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City of San Marcos <br /> August 16, 2022 <br /> Page ( 2 <br /> for color), postage, faxes, certain computerized research, overnight courier service, mileage, and <br /> travel costs, if any. Depending on the size of these charges, we may request that Client pay them <br /> directly. To the extent the Firm advances those expenses on Client's behalf, Client will reimburse <br /> the Firm on a monthly basis. <br /> Technology. During the course of this engagement, both Client and the Firm will use electronic <br /> devices and internet services, including but not necessarily limited to e-mail,to communicate and <br /> to send or make documents available. Although the use of this technology involves some risk that <br /> third parties may access confidential communications, Client agrees that the benefits of using this <br /> technology outweigh the risk of accidental disclosure. To enhance the security of Client's <br /> communications, Client may wish to assure that any computer or device Client uses in <br /> communication with the Firm is password-protected and not accessible for use by any third party. <br /> Client may also elect to encrypt certain documents. <br /> Billing Cycle. Our billing rates are based on the assumption of prompt payment. Consequently, <br /> unless other arrangements are made,fees for services and other charges will be billed monthly and <br /> are payable within thirty (30) days of receipt. Our billing cycle normally ends on the 20th of each <br /> month. Client will not be sent a bill if no work was performed and no expenses were incurred <br /> during the billing cycle. Our bills provide a description of work performed, including the name of <br /> the attorney performing the work, the date the work was performed, the time spent, the dollar <br /> amount for each time entry, and any expenses incurred on Client's behalf. If you ever have a <br /> question about a bill, or if you would like them in a different format, please let me know your <br /> concerns, and I will make every effort to resolve them to your satisfaction. <br /> Attorney—Client Relationship. Client has the right to terminate the Firm's services at any time. <br /> Similarly, the Firm may withdraw its,representation if Client fails to timely pay its invoices, fails <br /> to disclose material facts, fails to timely communicate with the Firm, or if anything else occurs <br /> that,in the Firm's judgment,''impairs its ability to continue an effective attorney-client relationship. <br /> Records. Client should retain all originals and copies of documents for its own file and,if desired, <br /> for future reference.The Finn will create and maintain a file of information and documents relating <br /> to matters for which our services have been retained. During our representation,the Firm creates <br /> "work product," which consists of things such as attorney's handwritten notes, internal memos, <br /> and legal research. Work product belongs to and will remain the property of the Firm. At the <br /> conclusion of a particular matter, the Firm will retain the files in our office and/or at an off-site <br /> location for no more than five years. Once transferred to an off-site storage facility,there will be <br /> a per request charge to retrieve them. The Firm's files will be destroyed at some point after this <br /> five-year period unless Client has specifically made other arrangements in writing to preserve <br /> some or all of the files. <br /> Texas Lawyer's Creed. On November 7, 1989, the Texas Supreme Court adopted the Texas <br /> Lawyer's Creed—a Mandate for Professionalism. A copy of the Creed is available from us upon <br /> request. <br /> If you have questions about the terms of our representation as set forth in this letter,please let me <br /> know. If Client agrees to the terms of this letter, please have Client's authorized representative <br />