LEGAL CONSULTATION AND SERVICES CONTRACTLUKE CHARLES LIROT, P.A.
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW
(727) 536-2100 TEL
2240 BELLEAIR ROAD, SUITE 190
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33764
(727) 536-2110 FAX
LEGAL CONSULTATION AND SERVICES CONTRACT
This contract is entered into this 'X day of November 2023, between the Law Offices of
LUKE CHARLES LIROT, P.A., and THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA (collectively
known as the "client").
1. TYPE OF CASE: FEDERAL APPEAL OF DENIAL OF PRELIMINARY
INJUNCTION
This appeal involves any and all matters related to proceedings before the 11th Cir. Court of
Appeals deriving from the Appeal of the Order Denying Plaintiffs' Amended Time -Sensitive
Motion for Preliminary Injunction entered on October 20. 2023 (ECF No. 45), in Florida Preborn
Rescue Inc.. et al. v. The City of Clearwater. Florida Case No. 8:23-cv-01173-MSS-AAS, U.S.
District Court, Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division.
The firm will provide all services necessary to produce briefing and attend Oral Argument if directed
by the Appellate Court, as well as all other necessary and related legal services -
2. ATTORNEY'S FEES: Client agrees to pay the Law Office of LUKE CHARLES LIROT,
P.A., a non-refundable retainer of $ 15,000.00 for representation, plus expenses which
amount is due and payable on the date of execution of this contract. All efforts will be
utilized to obtain a successful outcome of this representation, but the outcome of all cases
is dependent on several factors and there can be no guarantees as to any ultimate outcome
as to any case. The fee reflects not simply the number of hours which individual lawyers
may devote to my representation, but also the experience, reputation, skill, and efficiency
of the attorneys, as well as the potential inability of the firm to accept other employment
during the pendency of the representation. Services will be rendered at a rate of $450 per
hour for the primary attomey, $250.00 an hour for an associate attorney involved in
participating in this case and $150.00 per hour for any paralegal services devoted to this
case. Monthly invoices will be provided to the client, showing the status of the account and
any balances due. All invoices will be payable within 30 days of receipt of the invoice.
3. APPELLATE LEVEL PROCEEDING: This agreement pertains only to the appellate
proceeding described above. If any additional appeals or extraordinary writs are taken up
with the 11 th Circuit or Supreme Court by either party, either before or after trial, additional
fees will be involved. This fee agreement includes only proceedings at the appellate court
level and does not include trial or Supreme Court matters.
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4. CIVIL ACTIONS. CRIMINAL ACTIONS OR OTHER PROCEEDINGS: This does not
represent an agreement for any other proceeding, including civil actions, criminal actions,
or other proceedings. A separate agreement will then be negotiated for that representation,
if required.
5. COSTS AND EXPENSES: Costs and expenses are in addition to attorney's fees. It is
agreed that if any costs must be advanced by the attorney, these costs will be billed to you.
All expenses must be brought up to date before trial and such other times set by the
attorney.
6. COLLECTION: If it is necessary to institute collection or any action to enforce this
agreement, costs of collection, including reasonable attorney's fees, will be payable to the
attorneys in addition to all amounts for fees, costs and expenses previously described.
7. WITHDRAWAL: In the event that the client fails and refuses to pay the amounts due and
owing and fails to make satisfactory payment arrangements within ten (10) days from
receipt of the client's bill for services or expenses, the client agrees to the attorney's
withdrawal as attorney of record, and agrees to any imposition of liens.
The attorney may also withdraw from this representation and terminate this agreement at any
time if the client, in the opinion of the attorney:
a. insists upon presenting a claim or defense which is not warranted under existing
law and cannot be supported by good faith argument, extension, modification, or
reversal of existing law;
b. personally seeks to pursue an illegal course of conduct;
c. insists the attorney pursue a course of conduct that is illegal or prohibited by the
rules or the standards of the conduct of The Florida Bar or other applicable
standards; or
d. fails to cooperate with or assist that attorney on any material matter when requested
by the attorney to do so.
8. DISCHARGE: The client may discharge the attorneys and terminate this contract at any
time. The client agrees that the attorney shall be entitled to full fees plus any costs advanced
and expense incurred in this representation, all of which shall be due and payable by the
client at such time of the termination.
9. GENERAL: The client understands that the results of any hearings, trials, appeals, and
cannot be guaranteed, and that no guarantees are made are made beyond the promise that
all best efforts will be utilized to obtain successful results in any endeavor related to this
case.
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