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<br /> City of San Marcos -2- October 9, 1985 <br /> ( 2) The likelihood, if apparent to the client, <br /> that the acceptance of the particular em- <br /> ployment will preclude other employment by <br /> the lawyer. <br /> ( 3) The fee customariy charged in the locality <br /> for similar legal services. <br /> ( 4) The amount involved and the results ob- <br /> tained. <br /> ( 5) The time limitations imposed by the client <br /> or by the circumstances. <br /> ( 6) The nature and length of the professional <br /> relationship with the client. <br /> ( 7) The experience, reputation, and ability of <br /> the lawyer or lawyers performing the ser- <br /> vice. <br /> ( 8) Whether the fee is fixed or contingent." <br /> In addition to attorneys, the Firm utilizes legal assistants <br /> and law clerks to perform duties which would otherwise require <br /> the time of attorneys and thus effectuate savings in time <br /> charges to the City. <br /> The Firm's hourly charge to the City is as follows: <br /> Attorneys practicing 15 years or more: $135.00 <br /> Attorneys practicing 5 to 15 years : 105.00 <br /> Attorneys practing less than 5 years : $85.00 <br /> Legal Assistants - Senior : 55.00 <br /> - Other : 45.00 <br /> Law Clerks : 30.00 <br /> The Firm bills each file for time charges and expenses by line <br /> item on a monthly basis and fees are payable not later than <br />