TOLENTINO, ROSE ANN O.

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#32 Pearl of the Orient Building, Roxas Blvd., Metro Manila Tel Nos. 123-4567/123-4568/123-4569

Ms. Maricar G. Gimenez Unit 8756 Condominium Towers, E. Rodriguez Avenue, Quezon City Dear Ms. Gimenez, This is a formal retainer agreement between you as CLIENT, and me, Atty. Ray Baybay as ATTORNEY. You are agreeing to the terms and conditions stated herein, upon signing this agreement.
1. This agreement effective on May 25, 2011 is made between MiTaBaTo Law

Firm, a Professional Corporation as Lawyer and Maricar G. Gimenez as CLIENT, whereby CLIENT retains and employs the MiTaBaTo Law Firm to represent CLIENTS interests relative to: the case docketed as Criminal Case No. 12345, with regards to the assailed criminals who allegedly robbed and raped the above-mentioned client.
2. CLIENT agrees to cooperate fully with the ATTORNEY to be given namely

Atty. Ray Baybay in this matter. Cooperation shall include, but is not limited to, attend any scheduled appointments, hearings, meetings or trial relative to the said case, and provide ATTORNEY with complete and accurate information relative to the instant matter. Moreover, CLIENT should keep ATTORNEY currently informed of CLIENTS address, telephone number or whereabouts. ATTORNEY shall likewise keep CLIENT fully and currently inform on the status of the matter laid down, as well as the results of any and all negotiations. CLIENT

also agrees that failure to cooperate, shall be a good cause for ATTORNEY and the Firm to withdraw as CLIENTS counsel.
3. In partial consideration for the services of the attorney, CLIENT is principally

responsible for attorney fees resulting from this representation and CLIENT shall pay P10,000.00 (as a down-payment) before any action is taken on said matter. ATTORNEY will bill CLIENT at a rate of P600.00 per hour for all legal services rendered. CLIENT shall also be responsible for advancing all costs of litigation, including: costs of investigation, telephone expenses, postage, recording fees, title company charges, court costs, mileage, expert and non-expert witness fees, sheriffs fees and any other necessary costs incurred or advanced by attorneys on behalf of CLIENT.
4. This agreement creates an attorney-client confidentiality relationship between the

ATTORNEY and CLIENT. If someone other than CLIENT is paying for the said attorneys services or fees, ATTORNEY will not share confidential information with said individual, unless clearly instructed to do so by CLIENT.

5. CLIENT also understands that he/she may withdraw the services of ATTORNEY

or the firm, and has the absolute right to cancel this agreement for legal representation at any time and for any reason. Should CLIENT exercise this right, CLIENT will be charged the rate per hour for the time already rendered and for any out-of-pocket expenditure incurred. However, if there is a balance of any retainer, it will be promptly refunded to CLIENT.

6. In addition to this, CLIENT will make the final decisions regarding settlement of

any issues. ATTORNEY will not enter into any agreement with regards to this case without CLIENTS consent.

We regret that this retainer must be so formal, but it is important for you to understand that you and we are entering into a professional business relationship. We feel it is important that you fully understand all of the terms of our relationship as this understanding will give both you and us a firm foundation for our relationship. For further questions regarding this retainer, please fell free to call the MiTaBaTo Law Firm. Cordially, Atty. Ray Baybay MiTaBaTo Law Firm

CLIENT swears or affirms that he or she has read, understands and agrees to this contract and has been given a copy of it. DATED: _____________________ May 25, 2011 __________________ By: _________________________Atty.Ray Baybay__________________ CLIENT: ________________ _______________________ Ms. Maricar G. Gimenez