FEE AGREEMENT - CONTINGENCY LITIGATION

This agreement, between {name}  ("You" or "the Client"), Marko Law, PLLC and Hurwitz Law PLLC ("the Firm(s)" or "the Attorney(s)"), is valid when the following conditions are met: when both Client and Attorney sign.

Attorney Agrees To: Advise and counsel Client regarding the matter with Matthew Weiss. File lawsuit with appropriate claims, as facts and law warrant, in state or federal court, in Attorney's discretion. Representation will cease at final judgment or verdict, or if applicable, settlement. Attorney need not file lawsuit if investigation and research disclose that a lawsuit would not be a viable course of action, in the Attorney's sole discretion. Additional legal services, not specified above, including but not limited to appeal or collection of judgment, are not included and must be separately agreed to in writing. Notify Client of the status of this matter as significant events occur and not approve any settlement without Client's permission. Zealously advocate for Client and make the best recommendations based on the information known to the Attorney.

Client Agrees To: Candidly inform Attorney of all information relevant to the legal issue and communicate with Attorney as warranted. Client is aware that work phone and email may not be secure. Inform the Attorney promptly of other claims such as bankruptcy, social security, workers compensation, disability, unemployment, EEOC or Civil Rights, etc., and not to file claims related to this matter without first informing the attorney and gaining consent. Inform Attorney promptly of any permanent or temporary change in contact information. Not communicate with the opposing party or Attorney, or the media, or in social media unless authorized by Attorney to do SO. Client authorizes Attorney to communicate with the media about this matter in the Attorney's discretion. Please also be advised that the law requires you to take all reasonable steps to preserve all documents and electronically stored information ("ESI") relating to your claims, regardless of whether that information is helpful or harmful, and do everything you can to prevent the destruction of that information.

ATTORNEY FEE. The Firm shall be paid a CONTINGENCY FEE of forty percent (40%) of all pre- tax gross proceeds actually recovered from the other party/ies on behalf of the Client, whether categorized as damages, costs, Attorney fees and/or other. COSTS. Client is also responsible for costs, including but not limited to (a) costs to third parties, such as mediation, facilitation, delivery service, document fees, large-scale copying

and/or binding taken out of the office, certified or next-day mail fees, and travel costs; (b) postage; and (c) consultants approved by Client to increase the value of the matter. Billing for Costs will typically occur monthly, but Client can defray costs until the resolution of the matter. Client agrees to allow the Attorney to assert a "charging lien" against any proceeds Client realizes from this matter, and to recover any unpaid balance from Client's share of the recovery. If collection of costs is necessary, and the Firm's right to collection is affirmed, then you agree to reimburse the firm for all collection costs and reasonable attorney fees. STATUTORY FEES. In addition to a contingency fee, the Firm may receive a statutory attorneys' fees award. Such fees will be calculated at the Firm's regular hourly rates or the court may also calculate and add a lodestar bonus in attorney's fees. REPRESENTATION If representation is terminated after a fee agreement has been signed, but before final court decision or settlement, and there is ultimately a recovery by the Client (i.e. with another attorney), Attorney reserves the right to charge Client a percentage of the contingency fee in proportion to the Attorney's time spent on the case in relation to documented time spent by subsequent attorneys on this case. Client consents to allow Attorney to place a lien with the court to recoup his earned portion of any recovery, and unpaid fees and costs from any recovery.

All or part of any settlement or other recovery, including attorney fees and expenses, may be subject to federal, state, and/or local taxation. Client understands that the Attorneys do not practice tax law and cannot be relied upon for tax advice. Nor can the Attorneys advise as to investment, or other financial/tax issues concerning Client's recovery or potential recovery. Client is solely responsible for securing professional tax and financial services.

Termination of Representation Policy The Attorney-Client relationship will continue through the end of the term of agreed-upon representation. However, it may be prematurely terminated as follows:

Client may terminate Attorney representation by: Obtaining another Attorney or representative;

Signing a stipulation for withdrawal of Attorney as counsel; Instructing Attorney to close or dismiss the matter;

Attorney reserves the right to withdraw representation if: Client violates this Agreement; Client refuses to follow the advice of the Attorney, or otherwise fails to cooperate concerning an important aspect of this matter; An ethical conflict of interest develops during this matter; Facts or circumstances arise that would make continued representation not viable;

Note that if this matter is terminated prematurely by either party for any reason, that legal fees may still be charged in accordance with ethical rules.

File Retention Policy At the close of a matter, Attorney keeps the file for six years. Client must contact Attorney within that time if copies of any documents in the file are desired. Client's right to receive copies is subject to a retaining lien, if

charges remain unpaid, as described elsewhere in this fee agreement, as well as payment of a reasonable administrative fee for searching and copying the requested documents.

The practice of law is not an exact science. Although the Attorney will zealously represent you, specific results cannot be guaranteed. From time to time, the Attorney may advise you on the probability or possibility of certain outcomes. Such statements are not promises or guarantees of any kind and cannot be taken as such.

Limited Power of Attorney In the event Client recovers money, in order to expedite payment, Client grants the Firm a limited "Power of Attorney" to endorse Client's signature on checks either jointly made to Attorney and Client, or solely to Client, with the understanding that the Firm will pay the Client's share of the payment after deduction of attorney fees and costs owed the Firm, if any.

I understand and agree to the terms in this fee agreement:

 

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