Retainer Contract

THIS AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”, a contract for employment of legal counsel, is made and entered into by and between Texas Liens, PLLC, hereinafter referred to as "the Firm," and

Name of your company*

Full legal name of your company

hereinafter referred to as "Client."

By signing this Agreement, Client employs the Firm to represent Client regarding preparing a mechanics lien for the project located at

Jobsite Address*

Please type full address, or if there is no street address, be as descriptive as possible

hereinafter referred to as “the Project”.

Representation. The Firm will provide services as described below (“Covered Services”). The Firm will only provide services that Client selects, and no other services.

Representation shall terminate upon the Firm completing the Covered Services.
Client acknowledges that the Firm will not represent the Client in any settlement negotiations, litigation, or any further representation beyond the Covered Services. Upon Client’s request, the Firm can refer Client to outside litigation counsel if Client wishes.

I have read and understood the "Representation" terms. I understand this is a limited-scope representation.*

Job Type:*

On this job, were you a:*

General ContractorSubcontractor (including lower tier contractor)

Select public job type:*

State, county, municipality, or any local governmentFederal

General Contractor - This is a prepaid, flat fee. Includes all mailing, recording, and other fees. Includes preparation, mailing, and recording of Lien Affidavit. If you are unsure of your deadline, please schedule a phone consult before proceeding: https://cal.com/txlien/10min*

$450 - No rush - Filing deadline is 8 or more business days away.$650 - RUSH - Filing deadline is in 7 or less business days.

Subcontractor - This is a prepaid, flat fee. Includes all mailing, recording, and other fees. Includes preparation, mailing, and recording of preliminary Notices and Lien Affidavit. If you are unsure of your deadline, please schedule a phone consult before proceeding: https://cal.com/txlien/10min*

$600 - No rush - filing deadline is 8 or more business days away.$800 - RUSH - Filing deadline is in 7 or less business days.

Subcontractor - RUSH FEE $200 - If your notice/lien deadline is in 7 days or less, you MUST select this option: $200 in addition to the above standard fee.

Yes, this is a RUSH. My notice or lien documents are due in 7 business days or less. I understand and agree there is an extra $200 rush fee.No, this is not a RUSH. My notice or lien deadline is more than 7 business days away.

State Project - This is a prepaid, flat fee. Includes all mailing and other fees. Includes bond claims, if your project has a bond.*

Option 1: $215. For Completed Projects (or jobs on which you have already stopped work). Includes preparation and mailing of required Notice of Claim. Does NOT include a 10-day Notice of Intent to Suspend Performance.Option 2: $265 – For Ongoing Projects. Includes everything in Option 1, plus a 10-day Notice of Intent to Suspend Performance for non-payment; use this option if you are still working on the job.

State Project - RUSH FEE $200 - If your notice deadline is in 7 days or less, you MUST select this option: $200 in addition to the above standard fee. If you are unsure of your deadline, please schedule a phone consult before proceeding: https://cal.com/txlien/10min*

Yes, this is a RUSH. My notice is due in 7 business days or less. I understand and agree there is an extra $200 rush fee.No, this is not a RUSH. My notice deadline is more than 7 business days away.

FEDERAL PROJECT (MILLER ACT). This is a prepaid, flat fee. Includes all mailing and other fees. If you are unsure of your deadline, please schedule a phone consult before proceeding: https://cal.com/txlien/10min*

Option 1: $200 - Includes preparation and mailing of required demand letter under the Miller Act. No rush fee. Choose this option if your deadline is 7 business days or more from now.Option 2: $400 total. - Adds $200 rush fee if your deadline is 7 business days or less from now.

Fees. In consideration of the Covered Services to be furnished by the Firm, Client shall pay the Firm the fees as selected above, including any applicable rush service fee.

Rush Fee of $200: Will apply if Client's Notice or Affidavit deadline is 7 business days or less away. Client should schedule a phone consultation with the Firm if Client is unsure of its deadline.

The Fee is due in full and payment must clear before the Firm will begin any work on behalf of Client.

The Fee is a prepaid flat fee payment for the Client’s use of the Firm’s services. The fee is considered earned in full once the Firm begins to draft any letters, notices, or affidavits on behalf of Client, even if Client chooses to terminate representation before completion of the Covered Services.

No portion of the Fee is subject to refund, even if Client is paid after hiring the Firm or changes its mind.

Miscellaneous Terms.
1.1. The Client specifically recognizes that the Firm has made no representation or warranty whatsoever regarding the probable outcome of any lawsuit that Client might file in the future regarding the Project, and has in no way guaranteed any recovery by virtue of providing the Covered Services.

1.2. In the event any portion of the Fee is deemed refundable, the Firm will provide an hourly accounting of time and expenses incurred, with an hourly billable rate of $300 per hour, with minimum increments of .25 hours. A refund will only be provided to the extent the amount paid exceeds the hourly billable amount plus expenses incurred.

Complaints and Grievances. All lawyers in Texas have an obligation to maintain a high standard of ethical conduct toward their clients and others. To enforce this standard, the State Bar of Texas investigates and prosecutes complaints of professional misconduct against attorneys licensed in Texas. Although not every complaint against or dispute with a lawyer involves professional misconduct, the State Bar office of General Counsel will provide you with information about how to file a complaint. If you feel that misconduct may have occurred, or if you have questions regarding the disciplinary process, you may call or write the State Bar of Texas, P.O. Box 12487, Austin, Texas 78711, (512) 463-1381 or 1-800-932-1900 (toll free).

Firm Communication Policy: Phone calls and emails are generally returned within 24-48 business hours, between 8:30 am - 2:00 pm. Our office line is usually answered by an answering service, who will relay your message to us. If you prefer not to speak to the answering service, email is the best way to reach us.

REQUIRED NEXT STEPS: After completing this Retainer Contract, Client MUST complete the following steps:

(1) Submit payment. You will be redirected to our payment page after signing this Retainer Contract; AND

(2) Complete our Intake Form. You will receive a link to the Intake Form after you submit payment.

*We CANNOT prepare your documents without your complete Intake Form. Please ensure it is submitted on time to avoid a RUSH FEE. Your Intake Form must be submitted at least 8 business days before your filing deadline. In the event it is submitted 7 business days or less before your filing deadline, an additional $200 rush fee will apply. Firm will not prepare or file any documents on your behalf without payment of any applicable rush fees if documents are submitted late.

Total due: (you will be redirected to a payment page after signing this Contract).

The terms of this Retainer Contract are agreed to on behalf of Client by:*

Name*

First NameLast Name

Job Title at Company:*

Email*

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