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While I will be personally responsible for supervising this legal matter, I anticipate that other lawyers and legal assistants in the firm will also be working on this matter.  \nWe will undertake the following work on your behalf [detail anticipated services by clearly defining and limiting scope of representation] .  \n[Straight hourly option] You have agreed to pay for our services based on the time we spend working on the case. My current hourly rate is $  per hour. The rates of our associates currently range between $  and $  per hour. Legal assistants, who will be utilized where appropriate to avoid unnecessary attorney fees, are charged at $  per hour. These rates are subject to change once a year, usually in December. Generally you will be billed for all time spent on your matter, including telephone calls and email.  \n[Value added billing option] You have agreed to pay for our services based on the time we spend working on your case, with allowance for reduction or increase in fees under certain circumstances. My current hourly rate is $   per hour. The rates of our associates currently range between $  and $   per hour. Legal assistants, who will be utilized where appropriate to avoid unnecessary attorney fees, are charged at $  per hour. These rates are subject to change once a year, usually in December. On occasion, time maybe written off before a statement is sent because we feel there has been some degree of inefficiency in the work or for other reasons. On the other hand, fees may be raised above hourly rate levels, based on the complexity of the matter, superior results, or other factors. If applied, we will discuss any such increases with you, and believe you will find them appropriate.  \nWe will forward billing statements monthly. They will contain a description of services, including the date, the person rendering the service, the amount of time involved, and a description of the task accomplished. Monthly statements will also itemize monies we have advanced on your behalf, such as service and filing fees, expert witness fees, court reporter fees, and charges for investigation, travel and accommodation, telephone long distance, photocopies and telecopies.  \nNOTE: This material is intended as only an example which you may use in developing your own form. It is not considered legal advice and as always, you will need to do your own research to make your own conclusions with regard to the laws and ethical opinions of your jurisdiction. In no event will ALPS or the State Bar of Nevada be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from the use of this material.  \nAs discussed, our current estimate for this engagement is $  [Detail what the estimate does and does not cover] This estimate must be viewed as imprecise, since at this time my knowledge of the facts is limited. We will advise you if it appears fees will be significantly higher than this estimate. At such time, you may decide to restrict the scope of our efforts or we may make other adjustments. This estimate does not include cost items.  \nYou have paid us the sum of $  as an advance against fees and costs, which we have deposited in our trust account. After your receipt of monthly statements, we will pay the amount of the statement from the trust account. If any portion of the advance is unexpended at the conclusion of the case, it will be refunded to you. If the advance is expended, you have agreed to pay subsequent monthly statements on receipt or you can provide the firm with an additional advance of $   If you choose to pay the charges monthly, an interest charge of one and one","cbCailthofuQaBfE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailthofuQaBfE","pdf",62764,6,"English","# Letter 1\n## Billing options and monthly statements\n## Estimate, advances, and disclaimers\n# Letter 2\n## Agreement for legal services\n## Initial evaluation and attorney fees","[{\"question\":\"What does Letter 1 confirm about the legal engagement?\",\"answer\":\"Letter 1 confirms the scope and terms of the engagement based on a prior discussion and describes the anticipated services the firm will perform.\"},{\"question\":\"How do the billing options described in Letter 1 work?\",\"answer\":\"Letter 1 provides a straight hourly option and a value-added option that allows for reductions or increases under certain circumstances. 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