The undersigned
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Hereinafter referred to as "Client," employs and retains the law firm of Reilly Roche LLP, hereinafter referred to as the "Attorneys," to provide legal representation for the Client in connection with the following:
In the matter of : One Uncontested Residential Eviction-FLAT FEE
Client hereby agrees that The Flat Fee Residential Eviction is for UNCONTESTED RESIDENTIAL EVICTIONS ONLY and that it includes one 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent; one Complaint for Possession; one 5-Day Summons per tenant; one Motion for Clerk’s Default; one Motion for Default Final Judgment; one Affidavit of Non-Military Service;one Default Final Judgment and one Writ of Posession In the event the case is contested or the tenant files a counter claim, the attorneys' fees and costs will increase at the rates listed below.
In consideration for providing legal representation, the Client agrees to pay to the Attorneys a fee according to the following terms:
Flat Fee: $499.00
Court Filing Fee: $270.00
Summons: $10.00 ($10 per tenant)
Service of Process: $30 ($30 per tenant)
Sheriff's Fee for Service of Writ of Posession: $70.00
Costs and fees will be billed monthly and deducted for the deposit amount. In the event that the tenant contests the eviction or files a counterlcaim, Client agrees to replenish this deposit on a monthly basis.
Please make payments to "Law Office of Reilly Roche LLP" Payment of the initial cost & fee deposit in full shall be an absolute condition precedent to attorney's obligation to proceed with the case. It is further understood and agreed that if the Client fails to make any payment due pursuant to the terms of this agreement, the Attorneys will be entitled to withdraw as counsel for Client without performing further services or incurring additional costs. Depending on the nature of the case, the initial cost and fee deposit may be increased or decreased at the discretion of the Attorneys. Hourly rates are quoted as this office’s standard rates. These rates may be adjusted from time to time, upon prior notice to client.
Client agrees to pay all costs of collection including a
reasonable attorney's fee if Client does not make payment as specified in this
Agreement, plus 18% APR on all amounts more that 30 days past due. In the event
that Attorneys provide any additional legal services for the client or any other
affiliated business entity or individual, such services shall be provided
pursuant to the terms and conditions of this agreement and shall be deemed to
arise out of and relate to this agreement.
The Attorneys may associate additional counsel, investigators
and experts if he deems it advisable, provided that no additional fee will be
charged to Client for these expenses without Client's prior notice and
consent.
Client and Attorneys agree that no settlement or compromise will be made without the prior consent of both the Client and the Attorneys. The Client will give the Attorneys full cooperation at all times and will be available to the Attorneys at all reasonable times at the Attorney's office, or at such other place as may be necessary. Client agrees to tell Attorneys the truth and to keep Attorneys fully informed of any and all developments that are relevant to the case. Client is not currently represented by any other attorneys in this matter.
Client grants attorneys a lien on all claims in which Attorneys represents Client under this agreement. The lien will cover any sums due and owing to attorneys at the termination of Attorney's services, and will attach to any money or property recovered or owned by Client without bond. Attorneys will also have a lien on any and all of Client's records, money, or property in Attorney's possession for any sums due and owing to Attorneys at the termination of Attorney's services. This is a secured agreement pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code. In the event of nonpayment, Attorneys may file, without Client’s signature, a UCC 1 Financing Statement in connection with this agreement listing all assets presently owned or hereinafter acquired on the part of Client.
Client may terminate this agreement at any time. Attorneys may withdraw from the case with client's consent or without client's consent for good cause, such as failure to comply with Client's duties, failure to follow Attorney's advice, or other circumstances that would render Attorney's continued representation unlawful or unethical. Upon the termination of Attorney's services, all unpaid charges will immediately become due and payable to Attorneys. After payment in full, attorney will deliver to Client all records of the case and all property of Client that is not subject to any lien. Client will pay all copy costs.
Attorneys will use Attorneys’ best efforts in representing Client, but make no promises or guarantees regarding the outcome of Client's case. Attorney's comments regarding the outcome of the case are mere expressions of opinion. Attorneys do not guarantee any time frame in which Client's case will be resolved. Attorneys shall not be required to take any actions in furtherance of post judgment relief unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing. Client understands that certain causes of action provide for prevailing party attorney’s fees and costs. Should Client prevail, client may be entitled to a full or a partial reimbursement of fees and costs from other parties to the litigation. Should Client not prevail, Client may be required to partially or fully reimburse other parties to the litigation for their attorney’s fees and costs. Client has been expressly advised as to whether prevailing party attorney’s fees and costs are applicable to Client’s case. Client has been advised that legal services may be covered by one or more insurance policies of the Client. It is the Client’s responsibility to determine whether coverage exists and to timely notify all appropriate parties, including Attorneys.
If a dispute arises out of or relates to this contract, or the breach thereof, and if the dispute cannot be settled through negotiation, the parties agree first to try in good faith to settle the dispute by mediation administered by the American Arbitration Association before resorting to arbitration. Mediation shall be an absolute condition precedent to arbitration. Should mediation fail, any controversy, claim or demand arising out of or relating to this contract in any manner whatsoever, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. These mediation and arbitration provisions shall include any and all claims without any limitations or exclusions, including but not limited those sounding in contract or in tort and shall apply to any and all employees, officers and agents of the parties without any limitations or exclusions.
Client represents that Client has carefully read and fully
understands this agreement, and agrees to faithfully comply with its terms and
conditions. Client has received a copy of this agreement.
Dated at ________________ County, Florida, this ______________ day
of ______________, 20______.
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Client Signature and Title Date
REILLY ROCHE LLP
1350 NE 56th Street
Suite 140
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(954)
229-1008 phone
(954) 229-1006 fax
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REILLY ROCHE LLP Date
Myrnabelle Roche, for the firm
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