6811 Ayala Avenue, Makati City abc@mail@cesparlaw.com / 02 653 2453 to 60 January 23, 2016 MRS. MARIMAR MARCELINO 5922 Pili Street, Forbes Park Makati City SUBJECT:
ENGAGEMENT AS COUNSEL
Dear Mrs. Marcelino:
We are pleased to submit our proposal for legal fees that our Firm would charge for services as Mr. Ferdinand Marcelinos Counsel for the matters of which you have requested our assistance, particularly with regard to the case brought against Mr. Marcelino for manufacturing and possession of illegal drugs. The engagement covers consultations, preparation of pleadings and appearances as counsel of Mr. Marcelino with the courts, coordination and discussion with his other lawyers. Legal services outside the scope of the aforementioned arrangement are subject to separate or special billings. Our fees for billable services are determined by two factors, namely: time spent and responsibility/risk premium. For your information, the undersigneds hourly rate is TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND PESOS (PhP25,000.00) plus 12% VAT. As counsel, and after due consideration with you of the amount of time that will be necessarily spent by on this engagement, and in light of the responsibility and discretion associated with the engagement, our Firm will charge you a flat fee of TWO MILLION PESOS (PhP2,000,000.00), plus 12% VAT. An acceptance fee of 50% of the flat fee, PhP1,000,000.00 is payable upon approval of this engagement letter. The balance will be paid after the Courts Decision with finality. All out-of-pocket expenses, if any, such as government filing fees, mailing, copying, printing, reasonable representation and transportation expenses and fax and telephone tolls, among others, shall be for your account. This Agreement shall continue under the same terms and conditions unless modified by prior agreement. Should the above terms and conditions meet with your approval, kindly indicate your conformity hereto by signing on the space provided below and returning a signed copy to us. The same shall serve as our engagement. Very truly yours, MHEL JOSEPH P. AREGLADO CONFORME: By: _______________________ MARIMAR MARCELINO Date: __________________