Form 110: Hourly Basis Criminal Retainer

• Library: Criminal Law Forms (ABA) (2013 Ed.)

Form 110: Hourly Basis Criminal Retainer

KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC ATTORNEY AT LAW 2053 Woodbridge Avenue Edison, NJ 08817 (Phone) 732-572-0500 (Fax ) 732-572-0030

website: www.njlaws.com

SUPERIOR COURT - CRIMINAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICE

This agreement dated __________, 20___, is made

between the client, __________, referred to as "you"

AND Kenneth Vercammen & Assoc., P.C. located at 2053 Woodbridge Ave., Edison, NJ 08817, referred to as the "Law Firm"

1. Legal Services to be provided. You agree that the Law Firm will represent you in the following matter: __________

2. Legal Fees. The Law Firm cannot predict or guarantee what your final bill will be. This will depend on the time spent on your case and the amount of other expenses.

A. Initial Payment. The Law Firm will start work on your case upon receipt of a retainer in the amount of $___.00. This sum will be used to pay your fees according to this Agreement. We will not serve or engage in depositions unless an additional retainer of $2,000.00 is received.

In addition, when the portion of the Initial Retainer remaining unbilled falls below $500.00, a subsequent retainer of at least $1,000.00 will be required; with further retainer payments being required on the same basis.

We require a credit card number to be used as security. You permit bills to be submitted to you credit card company.

Credit card number: __________

Credit card company: __________

B. Hourly Rate. In addition, you agree to pay the Law Firm at the following rate for all legal services provided on your behalf:

Rate Per Hour

$275.00 out of court

$275.00 in Court or out of office time

C. All Services Will Be Billed. You will be billed at the rate set forth in paragraph 3B for all...