Attorney Retainer Agreement Template Page 2
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COMPUTATION OF FEES
A.
In consideration for the services rendered and to be rendered on the Client’s
behalf by the Firm, the Client hereby agrees to pay a reasonable fee. The factors to be
considered as guides in determining the reasonableness of a fee and agreed upon and
understood by the Client are set out in the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional
Conduct and approved by the Supreme Court of Texas, include the following:
(1)
The time and labor required, the novelty and difficulty of the questions involved
and the skill requisite to perform the legal service promptly.
(2)
The likelihood that the acceptance of the particular employment will preclude
other employment by the Firm.
(3)
The fee customarily charged in the locality for similar legal services.
(4)
The amount involved and the results obtained.
(5)
The time limitations imposed by the Client or by the circumstances.
(6)
The nature and length of the professional relationship with the Client.
(7)
The experience, reputation and ability of the Firm in rendering services in
disciplinary litigation and related matters.
(8)
The difficulty presented by the case due to civil, criminal, and professional
exposure of the allegations.
B.
The Firm presently uses the hourly fee schedule below as a factor in determining
a reasonable fee:
Partners
$350.00-$450.00/Hour
Of Counsel
$150.00—$250.00/Hour
Associates
$85.00—$200.00/Hour
Law Clerk/JD
$55.00—$75.00/Hour
Paralegal
$50.00/Hour
The hourly fee schedule may be adjusted by the Firm. The Client acknowledges the right
of the Firm to adjust the hourly fees during the course of the above referenced Matter.
Any adjustment will only be done after discussion with the Client.
C.
The Firm reserves, in accordance with what the Firm, in its discretion, determines
to be the reasonable hourly rate for each attorney, the right, upon thirty (30) days advance
notice and approval of the Client, to adjust these hourly rates. Pursuant to the Firm’s
standard billing procedure, the Client will be billed in no less than 0.10 (1/10) hour
increments for work and services performed.
D.
The Client understands that the representation in the above referenced Matters
may require the use of more than one attorney with the Firm. Accordingly, the Client
authorizes the Firm to use its discretion in choosing the number of attorneys or staff that
should perform any task involved in the above referenced Matter.
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