Terms of Initial Consultation

Based upon the following terms, Mr. Rarick, provides an initial consultation to a Client to understand the Client’s legal Matter:

1. The Client must complete the Contact form to start a Conflict Check.
   
   
2. If there is no conflict, then the Client must provide the Initial Consultation Fee (the
   “Fee”), which is $400.00 and it is earned upon receipt.
   
   
3. Client may send a check, money order or use the Zelle payment service using the Attorney’s phone number (415.606.1689) or email (jr@lawbyjcr.com).
   
   
4. Client must provide the Fee before the Attorney confers with Client.
   
   
5. The Initial Consultation covers an initial overview of the Client’s Legal Matter with very
   limited document review.
   
   
6. The Client and Attorney will agree to an additional deposit if Client requests an extended Consultation with a review of relevant documents; for example, a contract, a summary of the relationship(s) and dispute, a limited number of text messages or emails, or a Notice or Complaint.
   
   
7. The Attorney will identify key legal issues and next steps and discuss them with the Client.
   
   
8. The Client understands and acknowledges that the Initial Consultation will not solve the Client’s legal Matter or obligate the attorney to draft any work product.
   
   
9. The Client understands and acknowledges that litigation, responding to an administrative Notice or resolving legal disputes are very costly and will more likely than not involve additional work product, costs and fees.
   
   
10. The Client understands and acknowledges that the Initial Consultation is not an in-depth or exhaustive review of all relevant documents or discussion of all legal issues.
    
    
11. Client must provide documents by email in a PDF format. Attorney will not review files in *.tif, or other file formats.
    
    
12. The Client understands and acknowledges that the Attorney’s input is an opinion and professional assessment only.
    
    
13. The Client understands and acknowledges that the Attorney cannot promise and does not promise any specific result or outcome arising from the Initial Consultation or Additional Services.
    
    
14. The Client understands and acknowledges that the Attorney does not provide any tax advice.
    
    
15. The Client understands and acknowledges that during the Initial Consultation, the Attorney and Client may agree that the Attorney will provide additional services (the “Additional Services”) at an hourly rate (the “Additional Fee”). The total of the Fee and the Additional Fee shall not exceed $1,000.00.
    
    
16. The Client shall provide the Additional Fee before Attorney completes the Additional Services.
    
    
17. The Client understands and acknowledges that the rules of professional conduct require a separate written fee agreement or engagement letter for services that in the Attorney’s sole and absolute discretion involve fees more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

18. The Client understands and acknowledges that after the Initial Consultation and Additional Service, if any, the Attorney’s continued engagement will require a written fee letter or agreement and a deposit depending upon the specific level of engagement the Client selects.
    
    
19. In the case that a complaint has been filed against the Client, s/he understands and acknowledges that after the Initial Consultation, including Additional Services, the Attorney will not be the “attorney of record” for the Client’s case.
    
    
20. Separate landlord tenant costs, fees, and expenses apply and form the basis of any landlord/tenant fee estimate, which will be provided when applicable.
    
    
21. The Client represents that s/he has the capability or has access to resources to scan/create PDF versions of relevant documents and to send the PDF document via email or upload them to Attorney’s document management system.
    
    
22. If the Client is a corporate entity or business organization, the Client’s agent represents that s/he has the authority to bind the Entity and is operating within the scope of his her agency.
    
    
23. Any and all disputes, proceedings, lawsuits, complaints, actions, claims, demands, petitions and /or controversies arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be subject to and interpreted under the laws of the State of California and shall be first submitted to arbitration under the State Bar of California’s Fee Arbitration Program pursuant to and in accordance with the rules and/or regulations of the State Bar.
    
    
24. By submitting the Initial Consultation Fee, the Client agrees to the above terms and conditions.