Retention: I hereby constitute and appoint DAVID T. SHULICK, ESQUIRE (“DTS”) as my attorney to represent me to prosecute a claim for personal injuries and/or economic damages or other damages against ALL LIABLE ENTITIES.
Attorneys’ Fees and Costs: I hereby agree that I/WE shall compensate my attorney at the hourly rate of $550.00 per hour, plus all out of pocket costs expended by my Attorney.
Contingent Payment and Election: I understand that my Attorney shall not invoice me or charge me retainers and will collect his fee out of any negotiated or litigated recovery his work creates. I agree that out of any settlement, my Attorney may elect to be paid his hourly charges or 40% of the gross recovery.
Additional: This Agreement was made in Pennsylvania. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding as to billings, charges, costs, fees and invoicing by my Attorney. Any modifications to this Agreement must be in writing signed by my Attorney. I further understand that any disputes regarding my Attorney’s representation, the legal services performed, or any other claim I may have against my Attorney shall be solely and exclusively arbitrated in the American Arbitration Association with a three arbitrator panel. I have had ample opportunity to review this Agreement with any Attorney I choose before agreeing to the same. I understand that my Attorney is relying on this Agreement. I understand that this arbitration provision does not apply to any action by my Attorney against me/us for legal fees and costs due hereunder.
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