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B U H I ARO S S TTORNEYS AT LAW Indian River County Board of County Commissioners September 28 , 2010 Page 2 although we may offer opinions about possible results , we can neither predict nor guarantee any particular conclusion and we make no such prediction or guarantee . 2 . Contact Person, Staffing and Communication . You have designated Allen Polackwich as the primary contact from whom we will take direction and to whom we will report in connection with this engagement . I will be the Partner generally responsible for Bush Ross ' representation of the Client, including matters relating to billing and staffmg . I will have primary day- to- day responsibility and will be assisted by such other attorneys and personnel as I deem appropriate from time to time in order to provide the highest quality service in a cost- effective manner. The legal privilege for attorney-client communications exists to encourage candid and complete communication between attorneys and their clients . We can truly perform beneficial services for a client only if we are aware of all information that might be relevant to our representation . Consequently, we trust that our attorney-client relationship with you will be based on mutual confidence and unrestrained communication that will facilitate our representation of you . In that regard, for as long as we represent you, we agree to inform you of the status of any matters in which we represent you, to respond to your inquiries , and to include you in any important strategies or decisions relating to such representation . Likewise, you agree to keep Bush Ross informed about any events that might affect our ability to perform the services required of us by this agreement and to cooperate with us and comply with all reasonable requests related to our provision of services . 3 . Fees and Expenses . Our fees for this matter will be $ 200 . 00 per hours for attorneys and $ 65 . 00 per hour for paralegals . These rates may be adjusted if both parties agree , and shall be documented in writing by an amendment to this legal services agreement . It is understood , that without further approval of the Client, the total fees and costs will not exceed $ 3500 . 00 . The Client understands and acknowledges that a $ 3500 . 00 amount may not conclude any matter we are handling at the time . In addition to our fees , we expect our clients to defray certain costs incurred during our representation of them . These costs generally are advanced or incurred as a result of long distance telephone calls, postage, photocopying, travel , computer research services , messenger services, and fees charged by governmental entities for filing, recording, certification and registration . We may request an advance cost deposit if we anticipate that we will be required to incur substantial costs on your behalf. We also may forward to you , for direct payment by you , certain expenses or charges such as fees of experts , court reporters , corporate filing fees , etc . , 845450. 2