Fixed fees do not include any conference time. The above fees do not include any costs or disbursements. Costs and disbursements, including any copying charges, long distance telephone charges, postage, charges, filing fees and drawings, are recorded as incurred, for inclusion in the monthly billing. For services billed at a fixed fee, and some fees estimated in advance, payment for the services and estimated costs and disbursements is requested before commencing work. All advance payments, including those for costs, expenses, and attorneys fees, are the property of the law firm when paid, and they shall not be commingled with funds or other property belonging to you.
All billings are due and payable when rendered.
As a condition of the firm's acceptance or continuation of representation, the firm reserves the right to withdraw representation if there is any overdue billing, upon giving reasonable advance notice of the intention to withdraw, and you agree not to contest in any manner, the firm's right to withdrawal under such circumstances. The attorney-client relationship is one of mutual trust, confidence and respect. Thus, you retain the right to discharge us as your counsel at any time for any reason. Likewise, we retain the right to cease representing you, for any reason, twenty days after giving you notice of our decision to withdraw. You agree to sign all paperwork necessary to effect our withdrawal.