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engagement by other clients expressly for lobbying any governmental body at the federal, state, county, or municipal level we could be advocating positions or attempting to achieve outcomes or results for such clients that could adversely affect you or your industry (often without our knowledge) and your engagement of Winstead for the services contemplated herein does not, in and of itself, create a conflict of interest or ethical violation by virtue of our lobbying activities. We further do not undertake or assume any duty to advise you as to what clients or positions we have undertaken to represent in any lobbying role or engagement or any duty to explore with you those issues of interest to you or your industry, that if taken or advocated by us on behalf of our lobby clients, would be detrimental to you or your industry. Billina Arranaements and Terms of Pavment We will bill you on a regular basis, normally each month, for both fees and disbursements. You agree to make payment within 30 days from the date of invoice unless other billing arrangements have been agreed to in writing. Moreover, you agree that your obligation to pay our fees is not dependent on the outcome of our representation. We will give you prompt notice if your account becomes delinquent, and you agree to bring the account or the retainer deposit current. If the delinquency continues and you do not arrange satisfactory payment terms, we may terminate the representation. We reserve the right to pursue collection of any unpaid balance of your account. You agree to pay the costs of collecting the debt, including court costs, filing fees and a reasonable attorney's fee. Advice about Possible Outcomes. We may express opinions or beliefs concerning this matter or various courses of action and the results that might be anticipated. Any such statement made by any representative of our Firm is intended to be an expression of opinion only, based on information available to us at the time, and should not be construed as a promise or guarantee. Termination of Enaaaement. You may at any time terminate our services and representation upon written notice to the firm. Such termination shall not, however, relieve you of the obligation to pay for all services already rendered, including work in progress and remaining incomplete at the time of termination, and to pay for all expenses incurred on your behalf through the date of termination. We reserve the right to terminate our representation of you at any time by providing advance written notice to you. If permission for withdrawal is required by a court or arbitration panel, we will promptly request 2 such permission, and you agree not to oppose our request. Conclusion of Reoresentation: Retention and Disoosition of Documents. Unless previously terminated, our representation of you with respect to the agreed upon scope of representation will terminate upon sending you our final statement for services rendered. We may retain our own files pertaining to this engagement. For various reasons, including the minimization of unnecessary storage expenses, we reserve the right to destroy or otherwise dispose of any documents or other materials retained by us after the termination of the engagement.