LIMITED SCOPE RETAINER AGREEMENT

(HOURLY CONSULTATION AND COACHING)

THIS AGREEMENT, “the Agreement”, is a contract for employment of legal counsel between Sarah Gravelines (“the Lawyer”) and the individual accepting this Agreement online ("the Client.")

This is a limited scope retainer for consultation and coaching only, as described below.

By signing this Agreement, the Client employs the Lawyer to provide consultation and coaching services.

Representation and Duties of the Lawyer.  The Lawyer is being retained to provide legal consultation and coaching. 

The Lawyer will provide the following services (the “Covered Services”):

1.      Communicating with the Client via Zoom, phone, email or in-person;

2.      Providing legal advice and assistance as requested;

3.      Providing how-to instructions via email as required;

Services Not Included (Not covered by this Agreement)

Legal services under this Agreement are limited to legal consultation and coaching only. The Lawyer does not act on the Client’s behalf unless expressly agreed to in writing.

This Agreement does not include the following:

1.      Communications made on behalf of the Client to any lawyers, the court or opposing parties, including emails, letters, phone calls, virtual calls or in-person appointments;

2.      Attendance at court proceedings or other proceedings on behalf of the Client;

3.      Filing documents with the Court of King’s Bench;

4.      Providing independent legal advice to any other parties;

5.      Contacting the Court of King’s Bench registry on the Client’s behalf;

6.      Executing or witnessing documents unless expressly agreed.

DUTIES OF THE CLIENT

The Client agrees that they will provide the necessary accurate information requested by the Lawyer.  The Client agrees that there may be circumstances where the Lawyer requests the provision of certain documents or information to effectively advise the client. 

The Client acknowledges that the Lawyer’s advice is based on the information provided and that the Lawyer is not responsible for errors arising from incomplete, inaccurate, or late information.

The Client agrees to provide a credit card number which shall be stored securely within the LawPay Credit Card Vault.

TERMINATION OF REPRESENTATION

Representation under this Agreement is limited in scope and concludes upon completion of the legal services requested by the Client, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

In consideration of the Covered Services to be furnished by the Lawyer, Client shall pay the Lawyer pursuant to the following fee arrangements:  

Fees. 

In consideration of the Covered Services to be furnished by the Lawyer, Client shall pay the Lawyer for time spent incurred at an hourly rate of $300.00 plus applicable taxes.  Any additional services must be agreed to in writing and may require a retainer or additional payment.

The initial consultation will be billed at a minimum of one (1) hour at the Lawyer’s hourly rate, regardless of the length of the meeting. This minimum reflects the time required to review information, provide advice and address the Client’s legal issues.  All subsequent services will be billed based on the actual time spent, calculated in minimum billing increments of 6 minutes.

Billing and Invoicing

Legal services are billed based on time spent. The Lawyer may invoice the Client after any meeting, telephone call, videoconference, email communication, or other legal work performed under this Agreement.

At the time of any billing, a statement of account will be provided to the Client by email. The Client authorizes the Lawyer to process payment of invoiced amounts using the credit card on file, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

If the credit card on file is declined, invalid, expired, or otherwise unavailable, the Client remains fully responsible for payment of all invoiced amounts. The Client agrees to promptly provide an alternative method of payment upon request.

The Client is responsible for ensuring that valid and current payment information remains on file at all times.

The Lawyer may suspend or decline to provide further services until outstanding invoices are paid in full.

Termination of Services.  The Client may terminate the representation at any time. Any such termination does not relieve the Client of the obligation to pay any amounts owed for fees and expenses incurred through the date of termination.

The Lawyer may terminate the representation and cease providing services under this Agreement if:

1.1.            The Lawyer discovers any conflict of interest;

1.2.            The Client fails to pay any invoice when due;

1.3.            The Lawyer discovers that the Client has made any misrepresentation in connection with the representation, or the Lawyer discovers any material variance between the facts as related to the Lawyer by the Client and the facts as they actually exist;

1.4.            The Client acts in such a manner that, in the discretion of the Lawyer, the Lawyer deems it necessary to terminate the representation;

1.5.            The Lawyer and the Client have a disagreement over what legal matters the Lawyer is supposed to be handling for the Client.

Miscellaneous Terms. 

1.1.            Each provision of this agreement is severable. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, clause, phrase or term of this agreement shall not affect or impair the validity or enforceability of any other provision, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, clause, phrase or term of this agreement.

1.2.            By signing below, the Client indicates an understanding that the Lawyer has not made an agreement with Client or promises to Client about the outcome or result of Client’s legal matters and that legal advice does not guarantee any particular outcome. Also, Client agrees to notify the Lawyer immediately in writing if Client feels or believes any matter is not receiving proper attention or is otherwise not being properly handled or Client suspects any misunderstanding about what the Lawyer is to do for Client.

1.3.            By signing below, Client agrees that this Agreement has been thoroughly reviewed by Client before being signed by Client, or that Client has had ample opportunity to review this Agreement and have it fully explained.

1.4.            If Client fails to pay the amounts due to the Lawyer under this Agreement, Client agrees to pay all reasonable legal fees and other expenses incurred by the Lawyer in collecting the amounts due.

Communication.  I encourage you to ask any questions you have about my charges or services. I promise to provide prompt, accurate answers. Please inform me of any complaints about any bill immediately after it is sent to you.

Please indicate your agreement by submitting the acceptance form below