LIMITED ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT
This Limited Attorney-Client Engagement Contract (the "Agreement") is between the undersigned Angelicque McQueen as the mother and guardian of her minor son Devon Dc La Hoya ("Client") and The Law Office of Carla DiMare, whose business address is P.O. Box 1668, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 and 197 Eighth St., No. 702, Boston, MA 02129; tel.: 858-775-0707 (the "Firm").
1. Conditions: This Agreement will not take effect, and the Firm will have no obligation to provide legal services, until Client returns a signed and dated copy of this Agreement.
2. Scope of Services: Client is hiring the Firm only to represent Client on a limited basis to contact and then negotiate as follows: Devon wants to see his dad, Oscar Dc La Hoya, and spend time with him on a regular basis. In addition, it would be in Devon's best interests if his dad would agree to put enough money away for Devon to attend a four year college, when that time comes. Firm shall contact Scott Weston, Esq., Nachshin & Weston, 11601 Wilshire Blvd., #1500, Los Angeles, CA 90025, tel. 310-478-6868, who represents Oscar Dc La Hoya. After the Firm's aforementioned efforts and upon Oscar Dc La Hoya's response, if the Firm is unable to negotiate a settlement and does not desire to continue representing Client, the Firm shall send written notice to the Client at the address listed below and via e-mail and shall be relieved of all responsibilities related thereto. If the Firm does decide to continue, and the Client desires the Firm to continue, and the Firm desires to amend this agreement, for example by increasing the houfly rate or entering into another agreement, then they may amend this agreement with a letter agreement In other words, this agreement does not obligate the Firm to perform any services beyond the initial written response from Oscar Dc La Hoya, and Client acknowledges this fact. Firm shall provide those legal services reasonably required to represent Client, and shall take reasonable steps to keep Client informed of progress and to respond to Client's inquiries. If the Firm continues with representation beyond the initial demand letter and response period described above, and this matter goes into litigation, then the Finn will represent Client in any court action, if necessary, or until a settlement or judgment, by arbitration or trial, is reached, and in connection with any appropriate post-trial motions. The Finn will not represent Client on any appeal, or any proceeding designed to execute on the judgement, without such additional compensation and a separate Agreement as Firm and Client may agree upon in a separate Agreement. It is understood that Client is not relying on Firm for business, investment or accounting decisions or to investigate the character or credit of persons with whom Client may be dealing, or for any other advice other than as specifically set forth herein. Finn undertakes to render legal services requested by Client and accepted by Finn competently and with professional skill.
3. Client's Duties and Responsibilities: Client agrees to always be truthful with Firm, timely and fully cooperate with Firm, keep Finn informed of any developments, abide by this Contract, and to keep Firm advised in writing of Client's address, phone number and whereabouts. Client will timely provide Finn with such factual information and materials as Firm requests and requires to perform its services, and Client will timely pay the bills and make decisions, if any, as are appropriate.
4. Legal Fees, Costs. Retainer and Billing Practices: The Firm will bill client at a reduced rate of $160 an hour. (Finn currently chars and receives $375 an hour). It is the Firm's understanding that the Client's income is limited. The Client will endeavor to pay the bills in full within 14 days of receipt of said bills, but in any event Client agrees to pay no less than $1,000 per month, until all bills, i.e., the costs and fees, are fully paid. In addition, upon signing this agreement. Client agrees to deposit with Firm the initial sum of $2,500 to be applied automatically to pay Fees and Costs incurred on behalf of Client, until exhausted. Client desires that the Firm try to get Finn's legal bills paid by Oscar Dc La Hoya, and if Firm is successful then Mr. Dc La Hoya will be charged Firm's rate of $375 an hour. The aforementioned $2,500 deposit does not represent an estimate of anticipated fees and costs. Firm reserves the right at any time to require that the deposit be replenished within 10 days of notice, email or otherwise, that it must be replenished, or that a new deposit in an amount determined by Finn be made to apply against future Fees and Costs. If Finn does require that the deposit, or other amount, be replenished, then the Client agrees to promptly replenish it within 10 days, and failure to
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