| I do not have a signed copy of the current contract with Burden. It does not give a fee only a fee advance request; there is not a quote of $5500 or a cap. You are confusing this case with Wilridge's 3d contract. Draft FA at the bottom of this Email.
I would prefer you go flat fee for the rest of this or call it a day right now. I cannot find all the data needed to do accurate billing.
Here is the draft FA I have on this case dated 1 September 2008. Do you have a copy with the Client signature? Is this the current contract? It is dated 2008. M
Marcelyn Atwood Business Manager
The Law Firm of Puckett & Faraj, PC 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 210 Alexandria, VA 22314
The information contained in this electronic message is confidential, and is intended for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that any use, distribution, copying of disclosure of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this communication in error, please notify Puckett & Faraj, P.C. at 703-706-9566 or via a return the e-mail to sender. You are required to purge this E-mail immediately without reading or making any copy or distribution. On Oct 4, 2010, at 3:46 PM, Haytham Faraj wrote: Did they pay a full $5500? I believe that was our agreement but that it would be hourly. I prefer to stick with the original contract of hourly work. Haytham Faraj, Esq. PUCKETT & FARAJ, PC _______________________ WASHINGTON DC METRO 1800 Diagonal Road Suite 210 Alexandria, VA 22314 703-706-0442 Phone DETROIT METRO 6200 Schaefer Road Suite 202 Dearborn, MI 48126 313-457-1390 Phone 202-280-1039 Fax The information contained in this electronic message is confidential, and is intended for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that any use, distribution, copying of disclosure of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this communication in error, please notify Puckett & Faraj, P.C. at 888-970-0005 or via a return the e-mail to sender. You are required to purge this E-mail immediately without reading or making any copy or distribution. From: Marcy [mailto:marcy@puckettfaraj.com]
Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 1:42 PM
To: Faraj Haytham
Cc: mariam Chamesseddine; Nicholson Kenneth
Subject: Re: BIlling for Tommy Burden Correction: Current Billing charges: Current Charges total $740.54 7/29/10 - Post to SECNAV Board requesting Hearing - $5.54 7/30 - 8/2/10 - Attny time to coordinate hearing 1.3 hrs x 350 = $455.00
9/9/10 - Attny time Hearing Req't Form 0.3 x 350 = $$105 9/24/10 - Attny time Email Client/review case file 0.5 x 350 = $175.00 On Oct 4, 2010, at 1:39 PM, Marcy wrote:
H, Burden has no money in the account. Recommend instead of billing the hours and expenses totaling $460.54 you call Mrs Burden and agree on a flat fee for the hearing on 29 November. Please Advise. 7/29/10 - Post to SECNAV Board requesting Hearing - $5.54 7/30 - 8/2/10 - Attny time to coordinate hearing 1.3 hrs x 350 = $455.00 Audit shows the following: Retainer in 2008 - $2,500.00 // Legal Svcs in 2008 = $647.50 = $1852.50 Retainer moved to 2009 3/25/09 - Inv #35 = $560.00 6/1/09 - Inv #78 = $1160.00 6/22/09 - Inv #93 = $315.00 8/24/09 - Inv #125 = $430.00 Audit on 5/5/10: Paid $3058.50 and owed $3112.50 (off by $54 dollars - not showing in QB as a bill, must be a mistake in accounting)
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