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Case 1:22-cv-24270-DPG Document 56-5 Entered on FLSD Docket 04/07/2023 Page 1 of 22
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA 

MIAMI DIVISION 

NINGBO YONGJIA AIDUO 

AUTO PARTS MANU CO., LTD.,

Plaintiff, 

v. 

THE INDIVIDUALS, PARTNERSHIPS 

AND UNINCORPORATED 

ASSOCIATIONS IDENTIFIED ON 

SCHEDULE “A”, including

WAXMAN SALES, LLC, a Texas limited 

liability company,

Defendants.

Case No.: 1:22-cv-24270-DPG 

DECLARATION OF STEWART N. MESHER 

Stewart N. Mesher declares and states as follows: 

1. I am a Partner at the law firm of K&L Gates, LLP. 

2. I am responsible for invoicing Waxman Sales, LLC for the work done by K&L 

Gates, LLP. 

3. Attached as Exhibit E is a true and correct copy of a K&L Gates, LLP invoice 

from the time period of February 1, 2023 to February 28, 2023 for work related to the suit filed 

against Waxman Sales, LLC by Ningbo Yongjia Aiduo Auto Parts Manu Co., Ltd. 

 4. I am over the age of 18 and am competent to make this Declaration. I have 

personal knowledge of the matters stated herein. 

 I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. 

 Executed within the United States on March 8, 2023. 

/s/ Stewart N. Mesher 

Stewart N. Mesher 

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K&L GATES LLP 

2801 VIA FORTUNA, SUITE 650 

AUSTIN, TX 78746 

T 512.482.6800 F 512.482.6859 klgates.com 

Tax ID No. 25 0921018 

 Due and Payable upon Receipt 

 Mail To: K&L Gates LLP, P.O. Box 844255, Boston, MA 02284-4255 

 Overnight/Courier: PNC Bank C/O K&L Gates LLP, Lockbox #844255, 20 Commerce Way - Ste 800, Woburn, MA 01801-1057

Wire/ACH/EDI Instructions: Receiving Bank: PNC Bank N.A, Beneficiary: K&L Gates LLP Routing/ABA: 043000096 

 500 First Ave 92 Acct No.: 1077692783 Swift Code: PNCCUS33 

 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 

Please reference client/matter number in electronic payment details and email the remittance advice to AccountsReceivableSEA@klgates.com with invoice number(s) and amounts.

Waxman Sales, LLC 

11612 Bee Caves Road. #1-200 

Austin, TX 78737 

Invoice Date : March 7, 2023 

Invoice Number : 4158680 

Services Through : February 28, 2023 

Our File Number : 2607156 

 

XYZ CORP/NINGBO LITIGATION (41100)

DATE NAME HOURS DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

02/03/23 S. Mesher 3.10 Attention to correspondence 

with client re TRO/Asset 

Freeze; call with Ms. Kendall 

Raisbeck regarding same; 

further investigate matter and 

confer with Mr. Pogorzelski 

regarding same; confer with Mr. 

Morton in Miami regarding 

SDFL procedures and 

requesting assistance 

regarding emergency motion; 

additional investigation of 

matter direct activities of Mr. 

Pogorzelski regarding potential 

actions against Plaintiff

1,984.00

02/03/23 J. B. Morton 0.50 Analyze papers; strategize 

regarding next steps

407.50

02/03/23 H. M. Pogorzelski 4.60 Initial investigation of client 

situation, including discussions 

with client representative, and 

attorneys S. Mesher and J. 

Morten, and research regarding 

similar anonymous lawsuits; 

formulate preliminary strategy; 

2,737.00

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 Invoice # 4158680 

 2607156 

Page 2 of 10 

DATE NAME HOURS DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

forward to S. Mesher with 

impressions

02/04/23 S. Mesher 2.30 Confer with and instruct Mr. 

Pogorzelski the plan regarding 

asset freeze; correspondence 

with Ms. Raisbeck regarding 

volume of sales and lost 

revenues and irreparable harm; 

follow up with Mr. Morton 

regarding appearance in 

litigation; call with Mr. Waxman 

and further communications 

with Mr. Waxman regarding 

contact with Plaintiff and issues 

in matter; further 

communications with Mr. 

Pogorzelski regarding issues in 

matter and responding to same

1,472.00

02/04/23 J. B. Morton 0.60 Strategize regarding response; 

strategize regarding research

489.00

02/04/23 H. M. Pogorzelski 3.40 Obtain samples of likely 

accused snow brush products; 

discussions with client 

representative K. Raisbeck 

regarding accused products; 

follow up with team to begin 

work on declaration, legal 

research into standard for 

dissolving TRO, and related 

matters

2,023.00

02/05/23 R. M. Johnson 0.70 Strategizing next steps in light 

of ex parte injunction filed 

against client

416.50

02/05/23 R. M. Johnson 0.20 Finalizing notices of 

appearance

119.00

02/05/23 R. M. Johnson 0.10 Reviewing case docket 59.50

02/05/23 R. M. Johnson 2.40 Researching Federal case law 

regarding standard to dissolve 

temporary restraining order

1,428.00

02/05/23 R. M. Johnson 0.30 Researching standard to 

dissolve preliminary injunction

178.50

02/05/23 R. M. Johnson 0.40 Drafting summary of 

findings/recommendation of 

next steps

238.00

02/05/23 S. Mesher 1.80 Multiple calls with and 

instructions to Mr. Pogorzelski 

regarding status of matter and 

1,152.00

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 Invoice # 4158680 

 2607156 

Page 3 of 10 

DATE NAME HOURS DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

proposed demand to opposing 

counsel

02/05/23 J. B. Morton 0.30 Analyze correspondence and 

communication

244.50

02/05/23 H. M. Pogorzelski 8.40 Discussion with R. Johnson 

regarding state of lawsuit filed 

by anonymous plaintiff; 

continue preparing declarations 

for client representative 

regarding venue and 

irreparable harm caused by 

withholding of payment from 

Amazon; attention to 

appearance by K&L Gates 

counsel in Miami, and my PHV 

application; finalize and send 

letter; report back to client

4,998.00

02/06/23 R. M. Johnson 0.60 Drafting motion to modify TRO 357.00

02/06/23 R. M. Johnson 0.20 Drafting proposed order 

granting motion to modify TRO

119.00

02/06/23 S. Mesher 3.80 Attention to potential design 

patent and information from 

client regarding same as well 

as owner thereof, dismissal 

without prejudice by Plaintiff; 

call with Mr. Morton and call 

with Mr. Waxman regarding 

dismissal; instruct Mr. 

Pogorzelski regarding 

additional issues requiring 

redress, including loss of sales 

position and retraction of 

takedown as erroneous and 

client access to frozen funding 

as well as motion to modify 

TRO further communications 

with client regarding same

2,432.00

02/06/23 J. B. Morton 1.30 Strategize regarding case; 

review dismissal; draft motion 

to modify

1,059.50

02/06/23 H. M. Pogorzelski 8.20 Review of voluntary dismissal 

and analysis of case materials 

provided by Plaintiff's counsel; 

confer with team and client 

regarding next steps; 

discussions with client and 

Plaintiff regarding retraction of 

TRO to Amazon; directions to 

prepare motion to modify TRO; 

4,879.00

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 Invoice # 4158680 

 2607156 

Page 4 of 10 

DATE NAME HOURS DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

coordinate with Miami team to 

finalize and file the same; 

discussions with client 

regarding quantification of 

damages caused by 

withholding by Amazon.com of 

payment; brief research 

regarding exceptional case 

provisions; strategize with team 

regarding recovery of attorneys’ 

fees

02/07/23 R. M. Johnson 0.20 Communicating with clerk to 

ensure entry of order modifying 

TRO

119.00

02/07/23 A. M. Lucas 0.50 Waxman litigation matter 

correspondence

137.50

02/07/23 S. Mesher 2.00 Communications with client and 

Mr. Pogorzelski regarding 

improper takedown and 

Amazon penalties along with 

frozen funds; attention to 

proposed motion to modify 

restraining order and issues 

with pre-filing investigation by 

Plaintiff and potential sanctions 

regarding same

1,280.00

02/07/23 J. B. Morton 0.80 Analyze Order on Motion to 

Modify; strategize regarding 

same; strategize regarding 

fees; strategize regarding 

damages

652.00

02/07/23 H. M. Pogorzelski 6.40 Follow up with client to 

memorialize ongoing damages; 

confer with team regarding next 

steps; further analysis of 

Plaintiff's complaint and TRO 

materials; discussions with 

team regarding strategy for 

minimizing client damages and 

securing attorney fees; follow 

up with team regarding status 

of expedited motion to modify 

TRO; forward TRO to client 

with brief explanation; confirm 

client payment status; forward 

to Plaintiff with demand that 

Plaintiff continue discussions 

with Amazon to expedite 

payment; report back to client 

3,808.00

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 Invoice # 4158680 

 2607156 

Page 5 of 10 

DATE NAME HOURS DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

regarding the same; 

in support of position 

that Plaintiff performed 

inadequate pre-filing 

investigation; further 

consideration regarding 

strategy to force Plaintiff to 

provide full compensation for 

client losses; email to team to 

request input regarding the 

same

02/08/23 S. Mesher 0.70 Call with client regarding status 

of matter and declaration 

needed for damages

448.00

02/08/23 S. Mesher 0.70 Call with Mr. Waxman 

regarding financial issues 

caused by improper takedown 

and potential resolution of 

related problems

448.00

02/08/23 S. Mesher 0.60 Research Plaintiff's activities 

and sales, report on same to 

client

384.00

02/08/23 J. B. Morton 0.50 Review sanctions research; 

strategize regarding fees

407.50

02/08/23 H. M. Pogorzelski 1.50 Research deadlines for filing 35 

USC 285 motion; confer with 

docketing group regarding the 

same; discussions with client 

and S. Mesher regarding client 

status and next steps for 

recovery of damages and 

attorney fees; consideration of 

IP claims regarding product of 

the Plaintiff

892.50

02/09/23 R. M. Johnson 1.50 Researching case law to 

determine next to steps to 

recover bond and bring claims 

against Plaintiff

892.50

02/09/23 S. Mesher 0.60 Review Plaintiff pleadings for 

potential sanctions filing

384.00

02/09/23 S. Mesher 0.40 Attention to court filings and 

dismissals, communications 

with Mr. Pogorzelski regarding 

potential sanctions against 

Plaintiff

256.00

02/09/23 J. B. Morton 1.20 Strategize regarding malicious 

prosecution and prevailing 

978.00

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 Invoice # 4158680 

 2607156 

Page 6 of 10 

DATE NAME HOURS DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

party claims; strategize 

regarding next steps

02/09/23 H. M. Pogorzelski 3.20 Consideration of 

consultation with team 

regarding the same; 

consideration of legal research 

provided by R. Johnson, 

regarding moving to obtain 

bond on TRO; follow up with 

client regarding retention of 

funds by Amazon.com; 

discussions with Plaintiff, 

regarding dismissal with 

prejudice; report back to team 

to strategize regarding options

1,904.00

02/10/23 R. M. Johnson 1.00 Strategizing next steps in light 

of release of funds

595.00

02/10/23 R. M. Johnson 2.00 Researching sanction options 

under Federal law

1,190.00

02/10/23 R. M. Johnson 0.20 Reviewing local rule regarding 

motion for attorneys' fees

119.00

02/10/23 S. Mesher 0.20 Call with Mr. Waxman 

regarding outstanding issues 

and status of litigation

128.00

02/10/23 S. Mesher 3.10 Call with Mr. Pogorzelski and 

Mr. Morton and Mr. Johnson 

regarding potential actions 

against Plaintiff for damages; 

review case law regarding 

same; review pleadings filed by 

Plaintiffs and notes on 

inaccuracies and dishonest 

assertions to Judge Gayles

1,984.00

02/10/23 J. B. Morton 1.60 Strategize regarding next 

steps; strategize regarding 

damages and fees ; review 

research regarding same

1,304.00

02/10/23 H. M. Pogorzelski 2.60 Telephone conference with 

team regarding strategy and 

options for reimbursement of 

client damages and attorneys’ 

fees; follow up with Plaintiff's 

counsel regarding status 

update and damage for 

compliance with the Court's 

disclosure order regarding 

missing motions and materials 

submitted by Plaintiff in support 

1,547.00

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 Invoice # 4158680 

 2607156 

Page 7 of 10 

DATE NAME HOURS DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

of TRO; telephone conference 

with S. Mesher regarding the 

same; consideration of local 

rule regarding timetable for 

seeking attorneys’ fees as 

provided by R. Johnson; 

consideration of legal research 

regarding vexatious litigant and 

court's inherent power to 

sanction as provided by R. 

Johnson

02/13/23 R. M. Johnson 0.70 Researching orders on 

sanctions previously entered by 

assigned judge

416.50

02/13/23 S. Mesher 0.20 Attention to communications 

with client regarding damages 

and calculations for issues 

caused by Plaintiff

128.00

02/13/23 J. B. Morton 0.60 Analyze research; draft emails 

regarding same

489.00

02/13/23 H. M. Pogorzelski 2.70 Begin outlining demand letter to 

defendants; follow up with 

client rep K. Raisbeck 

regarding details of client 

monetary damages; docketing 

of deadlines for filing motion for 

damages and attorneys' fees

1,606.50

02/14/23 H. M. Pogorzelski 0.90 Continue drafting demand letter 535.50

02/15/23 J. B. Morton 0.40 Strategize regarding sanctions 

and damages

326.00

02/15/23 H. M. Pogorzelski 6.70 Complete first draft of demand 

letter including detailed legal 

basis for claims; forward to S. 

Mesher for input; continue 

preparing client declaration in 

support of fee motion

3,986.50

02/16/23 R. M. Johnson 0.70 Researching district court 

cases regarding Rule 11 safe 

harbor provisions

416.50

02/16/23 R. M. Johnson 0.80 Researching Florida federal 

case law to determine deadline 

for motion for attorneys' fees

476.00

02/16/23 S. Mesher 0.60 Review proposed demand 

letter; communications with and 

instructions to Mr. Pogorzelski 

regarding same; attention to 

correspondence with opposing 

counsel regarding demand 

384.00

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 Invoice # 4158680 

 2607156 

Page 8 of 10 

DATE NAME HOURS DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

letter as well as meet and 

confer obligations/scheduling

02/16/23 J. B. Morton 0.50 Analyze research regarding 

time to file fee motion

407.50

02/16/23 H. M. Pogorzelski 1.90 Finalize and send letter; 

discussions with team 

regarding next steps; 

discussions with client 

regarding additional details 

supporting damages claim; 

continue preparing client 

declaration in support of fee 

motion

1,130.50

02/17/23 S. Mesher 0.40 Attention to further 

communications with Mr. 

Pogorzelski regarding damages 

issues and review 

correspondence from opposing 

counsel

256.00

02/17/23 J. B. Morton 0.20 Strategize regarding fees; 

analyze filings

163.00

02/17/23 H. M. Pogorzelski 1.60 Discussions with Plaintiff's 

counsel and team regarding 

meet and confer prior to filing of 

motion for fees and bond; 

scheduling of meet and confer; 

report back to client regarding 

the same; update docket to 

memorialize upcoming 

deadlines; brief review of 

recent case filings; forward to 

team with brief explanation; 

telephone conference with S. 

Mesher to discuss the same

952.00

02/20/23 R. M. Johnson 0.20 Confirming timing to file motion 

for attorneys' fees

119.00

02/21/23 H. M. Pogorzelski 0.70 Initial review of damages 

estimates forwarded by client; 

continue preparing declaration 

in support of damages for client 

representative

416.50

02/22/23 S. Mesher 0.30 Review correspondence from 

counsel for opposing counsel; 

discuss same with Mr. 

Pogorzelski and forward to Mr. 

Waxman; call with Mr. Waxman 

(no charge for that); Agree to 

request from opposing counsel 

192.00

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 Invoice # 4158680 

 2607156 

Page 9 of 10 

DATE NAME HOURS DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

for meet and confer 

rescheduling

02/22/23 J. B. Morton 0.30 Review response letter 244.50

02/22/23 H. M. Pogorzelski 1.70 Consideration of responsive 

letter from counsel for Rubio 

Law Firm, regarding 

Plaintiff/Rubio liability for client 

damages; confer with team 

regarding the same; email to 

client with initial impressions

1,011.50

02/23/23 R. M. Johnson 1.00 Reviewing response letter 

served by attorney for Plaintiff's 

counsel

595.00

02/23/23 R. M. Johnson 1.30 Researching legal arguments 

made by counsel for Plaintiff's 

counsel; drafting summary of 

findings

773.50

02/23/23 J. B. Morton 1.50 Analyze response letter; draft 

strategy email; strategize 

regarding response

1,222.50

02/23/23 H. M. Pogorzelski 2.60 Further consideration of letter 

from counsel for Rubio Law 

Firm and consideration of input 

from J. Morton; confer with 

team concerning next steps; 

consideration of legal research 

performed by R. Johnson; 

follow up with R. Johnson 

regarding additional legal 

research; follow up with client 

to request further information 

regarding relationship between 

client and Plaintiff

1,547.00

02/24/23 R. M. Johnson 1.50 Researching 11th circuit and 

federal law regarding prevailing 

party in context of voluntary 

dismissal in TRO action

892.50

02/24/23 H. M. Pogorzelski 0.70 Review materials provided by 

client regarding contracts 

between client and Plaintiff; 

follow up email to client to 

request more information; 

review interim email report from 

client

416.50

02/27/23 R. M. Johnson 0.60 Researching case law 

regarding prevailing party 

357.00

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 Invoice # 4158680 

 2607156 

Page 10 of 10 

DATE NAME HOURS DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

status in extraordinary patent 

cases

02/27/23 J. B. Morton 0.30 Strategize regarding prevailing 

party arguments

244.50

03/03/23 J. B. Morton 0.80 Strategize regarding motion for 

fees and damages

652.00

 TOTAL FEES 107.30 hrs $ 67,136.50 

DISBURSEMENTS & OTHER CHARGES

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

Westlaw Research 7,515.31

Filing Fees-Pro Hac Vice for Attorneys H. Pogorzelski and S. Mesher 400.00 

 DISBURSEMENTS & OTHER CHARGES $ 7,915.31 

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BILLING SUMMARY

Fees: $ 67,008.50 

Disbursements: $ 7,915.31 

TOTAL FOR INVOICE - All Matters: $ 74,923.81

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Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 6:08:28 PM

Yes, approved

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Admission of Attorneys to Practice

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Memo cases

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Power of Attorneys

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 ATTACH APPROVAL FOR 

CLAIMANT NAME CLAIMANT JURISDICTION (state and county) REQUEST OVER $500.00 

CHECK STUB TEXT 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

 

APPROVALS 

REQUESTED BY: /s/ Raquel Sanz Raquel Sanz (305) 539-3333 

 (SIGNATURE) (PRINTED NAME) (PHONE #) 

OFFICE LOCATION: Miami 

 

APPROVED BY: /s/ Scott Wilkenson Scott Wilkenson 02/06/2023

 (SIGNATURE) (PRINTED NAME) (DATE) 

APPROVED BY: 季季季季季 

 (SIGNATURE) (PRINTED NAME) (DATE) 

DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS

 MAIL DIRECT TO VENDOR ATTACHMENTS? 

 RETURN TO (NAME) (OFFICE) 

 PICK UP - CALL (NAME) ( ) (PHONE #) 

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Sanz, Raquel

From: Wilkenson, Scott

Sent: Monday, February 6, 2023 11:45 AM

To: Sanz, Raquel

Cc: Zephir, Evelyn

Subject: RE: Approval

approved 

Scott Wilkenson

Director of Administration, Charleston & Miami 

K&L Gates LLP 

200 South Biscayne Blvd. 

Suite 3900 

Miami, Fl. 33131 

Phone: 305-539-3349 

Fax: 305-358-7095 

scott.wilkenson@klgates.com

www.klgates.com

From: Sanz, Raquel <Raquel.Sanz@klgates.com> 

Sent: Monday, February 6, 2023 11:45 AM 

To: Wilkenson, Scott <Scott.Wilkenson@klgates.com> 

Cc: Zephir, Evelyn <Evelyn.Zephir@klgates.com> 

Subject: Approval 

Re: 2607156.00001 

Filing fee for Motion Pro Hac Vice 

Hi Scott, 

OK to use the firm’s credit card to make a payment in federal court? 

Please advise. 

Thank you, 

Raquel 

Raquel Sanz 

Sr. Legal Project Assistant

K&L Gates LLP 

200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 3900 

Miami , FL 33131-2399 

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Item Fee

Admission of Attorneys to Practice

(Note: $25.00 of this fee will be deposited with the Federal Bench and Bar Fund)

$213.00 **

Apostille (plus costs for certification and copies) $47.00

Appellate Filings/Notice of Appeal to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeal

- $500.00 + $5 Docket Fee (Pursuant to 28 U.S.C.§ 1917)

$505.00

Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus $5.00

Certification of any document or paper $11.00

Check returned for lack of funds $53.00

Cuban Liberated Civil Filing Fee Imposed in addition to the filing fee for opening a civil

action

$6,800.00**

Duplicate Certificate of Admissions or Certificate of Good Standing $20.00 **

Exemplification $23.00 **

Filing Fee for Memo Cases or indexing any paper not in a case or proceeding

Registration of Judgment from another district pursuant to 28 U.S.C.§ 1963

Letter of Rogatory/Request for Judicial Assistance

Petition to perpetuate testimony under Rule 27(a) of the Federal Rules of

Civil Procedure

Order appointing trustees under 28 U.S.C.§ 754

$49.00 **

Court Fees

Fee Schedule 28 U.S.C. §1913, 1914 and 1917

Fees paid by personal/business checks must comply with the following conditions:

1. Checks must be payable to “Clerk, United States Courts”;

2. Checks must be imprinted with a name and address (not handwritten or typed); and

3. Case number and case name must be written in the memo section of the check

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Item Fee

Memo cases

(i.e., Motion to quash Grand Jury, Order appointing trustees, etc.)

Power of Attorneys

Filing Fee for Notice of Removal from State Court $402.00 **

Filing Fee for Opening a Civil Action

(Includes $52.00 Administrative fee for Filing Civil Actions, Suit or Proceeding in a District Court)

$402.00 **

Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

(Pursuant to S.D.F.L. Rule 4(B) of the Special Rule Governing the Admission and Practice of Attorneys)

$200.00

(per Attorney, per Case)

PACER and Electronic Public Access Fees click here

Petty Offense processing fee

(Note: $30.00 per violation processed through Central Violations Bureau - CVB)

$30.00

Records Retrieval Fee/Records from Federal Records Center, National

Archives

Fee for each additional box requested

EFFECTIVE JUNE1, 2016:

For electronic retrievals

$64.00

$39.00

$10.00, plus any

charges assessed by

the Federal Records

Center, National

Archives, or other

storage location

removed from the

place of business of

the courts.

Reproducing any document (per page) $0.50

Reproducing records not stored in CM/ECF or PACER in electronic form $31.00

Reproducing of magnetic tape recordings (cassette or reel-to-reel) $32.00 **

Search (per name or item) $32.00 **

Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

(Pursuant to S.D.F.L. Rule 4(B) of the Special Rule Governing the Admission and Practice of Attorneys)

$200.00

(per Attorney, per Case)

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Sanz, Raquel

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Sent: Monday, February 6, 2023 12:16 PM

To: Sanz, Raquel

Subject: Pay.gov Payment Confirmation: FLORIDA SOUTHERN DISTRICT COURT

External Sender: 

Your payment has been successfully processed and the details are below. If you have any questions or you wish to 

cancel this payment, please contact: Financial Section at 305-523-5050. 

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 Court: FLORIDA SOUTHERN DISTRICT COURT 

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