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Sample
Hourly Retainer Agreement with Legal Service
Provider/Attorney
Date
- Name of Client
- Address
Re: Retainer Agreement
Regarding Mnron -versus-. Doe Electricity
Dear (Name of Client):
This letter confirms that you have retained me
as your attorney to (state precise nature of
engagement, such as to negotiate a settlement
agreement with a spouse if that is reasonably
possible; or, if not, to represent you in a
divorce action). You agree to pay to me promptly
an initial retainer of (specify Rs, such as
Rs.1,500). If I devote more than 10 hours to this
case based upon accurate time records commencing
from the initial conference, which I will prepare
and send to you on a monthly basis, you shall pay
additional fees counted at the rate of (specify
Rs, such as Rs.450/hour).
If you should decide to discontinue my
services in this matter at any time, you shall be
liable for my time computed at the rate of Rs
450/hour.
These fees do not include any work in
appellate courts, any other actions or
proceedings, or out-of-pocket disbursements.
Out-of-pocket disbursements include, but are not
limited to, costs of filing papers, court fees,
process servers, witness fees, court reporters,
long-distance telephone calls, travel, parking,
and photocopies (billed at Rs 1 per copy)
normally made by me or requested by you, which
disbursements shall be paid for or reimbursed to
me upon my request after I furnish you with
evidence of same.
I promise to keep you informed of all
developments as they occur and to send you copies
of all incoming and outgoing correspondence
immediately after it is generated/received. I
will personally handle all negotiations of your
matter, preparing all necessary papers and
documents and arguing your case in court if
necessary.
I look forward to working with you on this
matter. Kindly indicate your understanding and
acceptance of the above terms by signing this
letter below where indicated.
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Very truly
yours, |
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Name of
Legal Service Provider/ Attorney |
I, (name of client), have read and understand
the above letter, have received a copy, and
accept all of its terms:
_____________________________ Dated:
_______________________
Name of Client
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