RE: Virginia Case

["Sam M. Fakih" <sfakih@fakihlaw.com>]

Haytham,

 

I talked to Mr. Hammoud yesterday regarding our conversation.  He is ok with
anything that we do.  

 

I am getting a bit nervous as the court gave a deadline of May 2 for a
Virginia counsel to enter an appearance.  I am thinking that if you would
offer Mr. Hammoud a discounted rate- I would recommend for him to just have
your office completely take over the case.  It might be too confusing to
have 2 attorneys.  If needed, I will work with him on this end as much as I
can. 

 

Although Mr. Hammoud speaks English, I think he would probably feel more
comfortable with someone that speaks Arabic as well.  I am suggesting that
you stay involved even if your partner takes this case over.

 

Let me know what you think.  If you agree, maybe I will set up a meeting so
that you can meet Mr. Hammoud tomorrow.

 

Sam 

 

 

 

From: Haytham Faraj [mailto:haytham@puckettfaraj.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 2:10 PM
To: 'Sam M. Fakih'
Subject: RE: Virginia Case

 

Sam,

I reviewed the documents you sent.  It looks like Nabih Ayad was
representing these guys.  Whoever it was left a mess.  While I appreciate
the situation they're in, I cannot get involved at a lower rate than we
normally charge.  We will take this case at the hourly rate of $350.  Our
initial retainer is $10k.  They would be required to maintain no less than
$3k at all times in our trust account.  If they're interested, please let me
know.

 

You said we would both be co-counsel.  Is there another counsel on the case.
I have no reservations to you being co-counsel but would want to know who
the other counsel is and what rule he'/she would play.

 

From: Sam M. Fakih [mailto:sfakih@fakihlaw.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 6:25 PM
To: haytham@puckettfaraj.com
Subject: Virginia Case

 

Haytham,

 

I hope you are doing well.

 

I am attaching several documents from this Virgina case that we discussed
last week.  Following your advise, I was able to convince the judge to allow
the client more time to obtain counsel and answer the outstanding motions.