Date | Description | Time | Hours | Comments | Billable expenses | Non-Billable expenses |
1-Dec-08 | met and interviewed client | 1230-1515 | 2.5 | | | |
3-Dec-08 | Arraignment and pretrial services assistance | 0930-1200 1300-1415 | 3.75 | | | |
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22-Dec-08 | Met with client in San Diego office | 1130-1330 | 2 | | | |
28-Dec-08 | Review discovery | 1015-1200 1300-1500 | 3.8 | | | |
29-Dec-08 | Review discovery | 1330-1400 | 0.5 | | | |
30-Dec-08 | received call from client with questions | 1120-1128 | 0.1 | | | |
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Date | Description | Time | Hours | Comments | Billable expenses | Non-Billable expenses |
5-Jan-09 | research of similar cases | 1200-1230 | 0.5 | | Pacer $7.00 | |
6-Jan-09 | Research of Rule 17 case law to compel production of witnesses | 1130-1200 | 0.5 | | | |
8-Jan-09 | Reviewed evidence and theories of defense | 1200-1230 | 0.5 | | | |
7-Jan-09 | Met with Prosecutor discuss dates and plea options | 1200-1500 | 1 | | | |
14-Jan-09 | Reviewed Government motion for trial date | | 0.2 | | | |
21-Jan-09 | Drafted letter at request of client to unemployment services | | 0.3 | | | |
29-Jan-09 | Discussed trial dates and evidentiary stipulations with AUSA | 1100-1120 | 0.4 | | | |
1-Feb-09 | Prepared continuance stipulation and court order | 1030-1100 | 1 | | | |
2-Feb-09 | Meeting with client SD office | 1000-1330 | 3.3 | | | |
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4-Mar-09 | Review of discovery in case of Shemami as well as video DVDs. | 1000-1200 1230-1600 | 5.5 | | | |
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11-Mar-09 | client call and request for relief | 1600-1610 | 0.2 | | | |
12-Mar-08 | My inquiry into failure to pay | 1030 | 0.2 | | | |
13-Mar-08 | email to B.McQuade regarding admission of statements by cooperating witness | | 0.1 | | | |
19-Mar-09 | call from client regarding failure to pay and coordination for meeting Benjamin team | 1105-1110 | 0.1 | | | |
19-Mar-09 | Call from client requesting assistance with clarifying employment status to pretrial services | 1047-1055 | 0.2 | | | |
19-Mar-09 | reviewed Benjamin trial transcript. Emailed Arkelion law firm to coordinate meeting. | various | 0.5 | | | |
20-Mar-09 | Various calls to pretrial services and client call regarding permission to work | various | 0.3 | | | |
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6-Apr-09 | Met with client and Arkelian and Blatt law firms regarding travel strategy in U.S. v. Benjamin (LA) | 0930-1900 | 9.5 | 5 hours for travel from San Diego to LA and Back should be billed at 50% of standard rate | | |
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30-Apr-09 | Met with Bill Swor to discuss trial startegy and obtained example motions to obtain court assistance for clients witnesses | 1000-1400 | 4 | | | |
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7-May-09 | Requested transcripts of Sargon and coordinated with court reporter | various | 0.3 | $698.50 billable to client for transcripts (not including FEDEX fees) | | |
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16-Jun-09 | Review of government stipulation motion and exhibit 1 | various | 1 | | | |
18-Jun-09 | Review of government stipulation motion and exhibit 1 | Various | 3 | | | |
19-Jun-09 | Review of government stipulation motion and exhibit 1 | 0940-1400 | 4.3 | | | |
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2-Jul-09 | Meeting with AUSA | 1030-1130 | 0.5 | | | |
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7-Sep-09 | Review of Government exhibits. Communicated with Government intent not to enter into a stipulation | 1100-1410 | 3.2 | | | |
8-Sep-09 | Motion for CJA funds; motion for expert funding | 1200-1330 | 1.5 | | | |
10-Sep-09 | Status conference | 1400-1430 | 0.5 | | | |
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18-Sep-09 | Completed CJA motion | 0815-0835 | 0.3 | | | |
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14-Oct-09 | edited and Delivered CJA motion to court | 1300-1400 | 1 | | | |
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22-Oct-09 | Coordination with Mr. Almarshi regarding expert testimony | 0800-0850 | 0.8 | | | |
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3-Nov-09 | Prepared budget; Discussion with Mr Al Marathi | 0800-0915 1245-1315 | 1.3 | | | |
4-Nov-09 | Prepared discovery request | 1425-1600 | 1.6 | | | |
30-Nov-09 | Prepared budget, drafted motion and consulted with Mr. Ranz | 0915-1245 | 3.5 | | | |
2-Dec-09 | Submitted motion to approve budget | 1400-1530 | 1.5 | 22 miles round trip billable at .55 per mile. | | |
9-Dec-09 | status conference | 1045-1220 | 1.8 | 22 miles round trip billable at .55 a mile; $8:00 for parking; $34.65 long distance call to Dr. Al-marashi to Spain on 11/03/09 | | |
23-Jan-10 | CIPA research | 0700-1100 1200-1500 | 6 | | | |
27-Jan-10 | PTC | 0920-1100 | 1.7 | 26 Miles round trip and $8 for parking | | |
15-Feb-10 | Research motions | 1100-1300 | 2 | | | |
16-Feb-10 | Prepare conspiracy motions | 1125-1320 | 2 | pacer fees | | |
22-Feb-10 | Motion research | | 0.3 | | | |
18-Feb-10 | Discussion of case with counsel | 1500-1530 | 0.5 | | | |
19-Feb-10 | Document review | | 3.7 | | | |
20-Feb-10 | Research and drafting of motion in limine to exclude docs | | 2.9 | | | |
21-Feb-10 | Review of motion | | 0.5 | | | |
22-Feb-10 | Edit and revise motion in limine | | 3.3 | | | |
24-Feb-10 | Revise motion discussions with Ibrahim | | 8.5 | | | |
25-Feb-10 | Motion revision | | 1 | | | |
26-Feb-10 | review Sargon testimony | 1230-1330 | | | | |
28-Feb-10 | Motion review | | 0.7 | | | |
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1-Mar-10 | Review Gov't motion to admit, discussions with Ibrahim, research case law | | 1.8 | | | |
2-Mar-10 | Read Sargon transcript and research | 1600-1610 | 2.2 | | | |
3-Mar-10 | review of Government's motion to admit and exhibits. Scan and file, research | 1030-1140 | 3.2 | | | |
4-Mar-10 | Review evidence, draft response to G motion to admit | | 4 | | | |
5-Mar-10 | Draft response to G motion to admit | | 3.1 | | | |
8-Mar-10 | Research and draft response | | 4.7 | | | |
9-Mar-10 | G. response to defense motion read, research | | 2.1 | | | |
10-Mar-10 | Review Sargon testimony from Benjamin; research and review govt response to D motion | 1321-1331; 1635-1637; 1651-1656; 1700-1800 1916-1933; 1938-2000; 2004-2100; 2111-2128; 2133-2153; 2159-2216 | 4.1 | | | |
11-Mar-10 | Reread Government motion and review exhibits; research, draft response, email discussions with Ibrahim regarding IIS | 0700-0840 09900-0915; 1343-1416; 1421-1530; 1542-1557; 1557-1601; 1601-1608; 1608-1621; 1628-1801; 2154-2157; | 6.4 | | | |
12-Mar-10 | Research case law to respond to Govt motion; prepare time sheets and voucher submission; prepared voucher cover letter; uploaded and reviewed new budget format from Mr. Ranz | 0700-0840 09900-0915; 1000-1230; 1343-1416; 1421-1530; 1542-1557; 1557-1601; 1601-1608; 1608-1621; 1628-1801; 2154-2157; | 7.3 | | | |
13-Mar-10 | research and draft response | | 0.8 | | | |
14-Mar-10 | Response and draft email to Ibrahim | | 3.4 | | | |
15-Mar-10 | Research draft motion; research IIS; Ibrahim | | 7.8 | | | |
16-Mar-10 | Draft response to motion | | 3.6 | | | |
17-Mar-10 | review Sargon transcript draft motion | | 6.7 | | | |
31-Mar-10 | revise draft | | 1.7 | | | |
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4-Apr-06 | Telecon; Revise/Draft Motion | | 1.4 | | | |
5-Apr-06 | Witness Interviews, Notes, Documents, Contacts/ Telecon w/Haytham | 0949-0951; 1438-1442; 1445-1455; 1456-1503; 1617-1638 | 2.5 | | | |
6-Apr-06 | Organize Witness Interview Notes, Email w/Haytham | 1028-1119; 1207-1211; 1300-1345 | 1.8 | | | |
7-Apr-06 | Add Matrix to Motion/Redraft Motion | 0806-0811; 0811-0955 | 1.9 | | | |
12-Apr-06 | Call/Interview Witnesses | 1722-1732 | 0.2 | | | |
13-Apr-06 | Interview SGT MAJ Coleman; Met with client in San Diego. Discussed upcoming motions, possible plea, new trial dates and evidence | 1443-1510; 1900 2300 | 4.5 | | | |
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28-May-10 | Prepare budget and expenses for submission | 0800-1020 | 2.3 | | | |
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11-Jun-10 | email to Suzanne Jacque re: transcripts; Reviewed transcript | | .1. -.5 | | | |
23-Jun-10 | Edited Proposed FOF and Conclusions | | 0.7 | | | |
25-Jun-10 | Prepred motion for leave to submit evidence. Prepared proffer of evidence. Prepared documents for submission; conferred with Prosecutor. | 1030-1300;1400-1540 | 2.5 | | | |
13-Jul-10 | Reviewed researched and prepared jury instructions | | 0.5 | | | |
16-Jul-10 | PTC with Judge to discuss trial dates | | 0.1 | | | |
12-Sep-10 | Reviewed government discovery | | 6 hours | | | |
14-Sep-10 | Contacted witnesses to follow up on addresses | | 0.8 | | | |
21-Sep-10 | Prepared motion, order and out of district subpoena for James Oliver | | 2 | | | |
14-Oct-10 | Prepared for focus group | | 1 | | | |
25-Oct-10 | Conducted focus group | 1115-1615 | 5 | 23 miles each way | | |
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8-Nov-19 | Emails to marashi to prep for trial. Called Dr. Schmitz to seek expert assistance | | 0.3 | | | |
10-Nov-10 | Contacted witnesses, prepared subpoenas, reviewed CFR on definitions and law governing "foreign agent" Reviewed Dumeisi affidavit by FBI agent; researched news articles relating to client's combat actions | | 3.4 | | | |
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12-Nov-10 | Redrafted motion, declaration, and order for LTC Oliver | | 0.7 | | | |
26-Nov-10 | received notice of subpoena of email. Contacted Martin to request they wait until the court hears a motion | | 0.2 | | | |
30-Nov-10 | email from Martin; drafted questions to be asked of witnesses; communicated question to witnesses; researched and outlined motion for protective order | | 4.7 | | | |
1-Dec-10 | Draft Motion for protective order; submitted motion and brief | | 8 | | | |
3-Dec-10 | Finished preparing subpoena and delivered to court | 0820-1100; 1220-1320 | 3.7 | 26 miles round trip | | |
6-Dec-10 | prepared cover letter and send original subpoenas to court for delivery to U.S. marshal | | 0.5 | | | |
7-Dec-10 | Notified by client of problems with email and internet. Prepared and filed motion for a protective order; conference call with judge. | | 6.5 | | | |
8-Dec-10 | Case prep, research prepare for motion; contact with MSN and Yahoo | | 6.3 | | | |
9-Dec-10 | Case prep research, witness coordination | | 6 | | | |
13-Dec-10 | Motion hearing and pretrial conference | | 0.6 | 26 mile round trip 1.0 hours for travel | | |
30-Dec | Pretrial prep- witnesses and evidence | | 7.5 | | | |
31-Dec | Pretrial prep- witnesses and evidence | | 2.8 | | | |
1-Jan | Pretrial prep- witnesses and evidence | | 1.9 | | | |
2-Jan-11 | Commenced preparation of opening, reviewed G motions, pretrial prep | 0700-0930; 1300-1600 | 5.5 | | | |
3-Jan-11 | Prepared and filed voir dire, reviewed new discovery, prepared opening, | 0430-0900; 1020-1330;1330-1500; 1620-2030 | 13.3 | | | |
4-Jan-11 | Trial and preparations | 0430-1300; 1700-1730; 1845-2000 | | 26 mile round trip 1.0 hours for travel | | |
5-Jan-11 | Trial and preparations | 0500-0810;0810-0845; 0845-1245;1245-1315;1415-1630 | | 26 mile round trip 1.0 hours for travel | | |
6-Jan | Trial and preparations | 0530-0800;0830-0900;0900-1400; 1700-1920; | | 26 mile round trip 1.0 hours for travel | | |
7-Jan | Trial and preparations | 0530-0730;0810-0900;0900-1300-1415-1620 | | 26 mile round trip 1.0 hours for travel | | |
8-Jan | Emails and witness coordination | 0630-0700; 1515-1730 | | 26 mile round trip 1.0 hours for travel | | |
9-Jan | Review evidence and trial prep | 1620-1800; 2030-2230 | | 26 mile round trip 1.0 hours for travel | | |
10-Jan | Trial and preparations | 0515-0700;0800-0840; 0840-1300; 1610-1645; 1900-2100 | | 26 mile round trip 1.0 hours for travel | | |
11-Jan | Trial and preparations | 0500-0700;0800-0830;0830-1300; 1500-2000; | | 26 mile round trip 1.0 hours for travel | | |
12-Jan-11 | Trial and preparations | 0530-0730; 0800-084-;0840-1300; 1430-1700; 2100-2200 | | 26 mile round trip 1.0 hours for travel | | |
13-Jan-11 | Trial and preparations | 0530-0700;0800-0830; 0830-1230 | | 26 mile round trip 1.0 hours for travel | | |
14-Jan-11 | Confine calls; conference; | | 0.4 | 26 mile round trip 1.0 hours for travel | | |
15-Jan-11 | Standing by in court to wait for verdict and verdict | 1030-1630 -1 hour for lunch | 5 | 26 mile round trip 1.0 hours for travel | | |
18-Jan-11 | probation officer interview and travel | 0900-1245 | 3.8 | 26 mile round trip 1.0 hours for travel | | |