HomeMy WebLinkAbout19- Attorney-Client Fee Contract - Crowley Fleck PLLP (A. Grmoljez) - City of Bozeman Lobbying Services ATTORNEY-CLIENT FEE CONTRACT
This Attorney-Client Fee Contract, hereinafter "Contract," is entered into by and between City of Bozeman,
hereinafter referred to collectively as "Client," and Crowley Fleck PLLP, hereinafter "Attorney."
1. Conditions. Attorney will have no obligation to provide legal services until Client returns a signed
copy of this Contract.
2. Scope and Duties. Client hires Attorney to provide legal services in connection with Governmental
Affairs representation of the Client.Aimee Grmoljez will be the primary attorney for purposes of providing services
under the Contract. Attorney shall provide legal services reasonably required to represent Client and shall take
reasonable steps to keep Client informed of progress and to respond to Client inquiries. Client shall be truthful with
Attorney, cooperate with Attorney, keep Attorney informed of developments,abide by this Contract,pay Attorney's
bills on time and keep Attorney advised of Client's address and telephone numbers.
3. Legal Fees. Client agrees to pay Attorney a retainer of$15,000.00 for representation during the
period of July 1,2019 to June 30,2020. Client agrees to pay$1,250.00 prior to the end of each month for July,2019
through June of 2020. If the$15,000.00 retainer is substantially out of line with the governmental affair needs of the
Client, adjustments to this Contract can be made upon mutual agreement of Client and Attorney.
4. Discharge and Withdrawal. Client may discharge Attorney at any time. Attorney may withdraw
either with Client's consent or for good cause under our rules of professional conduct. Good cause includes,without
limitation, Client's breach of this Contract, Client's refusal to cooperate with Attorney or to follow Attorney's advice on
a material matter or any other fact or circumstance that would render Attorney's continuing representation unlawful or
unethical.
5. Client Acknowledgment. The Client acknowledges that this engagement involves the limited scope of
lobbying. Client also agrees that the terms of Attorney's engagement letter of the same date as this Contract are
incorporated by reference and made a part of this Contract.
CRO WLEY FLECK PLLP
900 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 200
P.O. Box 797
Helena,MT 59624-0797
(406)449-4165
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