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ENGAGEMENT CONTRACT

This agreement is entered into by and between:


______________________________, a corporation duly organized and existing
under and by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, with principal
office address at ____________________________, represented by its
______________________, ________________ as evidenced by the Secretary
Certificate herein attached as Annex "A", and hereinafter referred to as "CLIENT',

-and-
___________________, of legal age, Filipino citizen, with address at and
hereinafter referred to as "COUNSEL"

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the COUNSEL is engaged in the practice of law and rendering of legal
services, such as, but not limited to, litigation in court, appearance before legislative,
quasi- judicial or administrative bodies, preparations of pleadings, review of contracts,
corporate housekeeping, and other similar legal activities;

WHEREAS, the CLIENT intends to engage the services of COUNSEL to render all
services in the nature of consultation, rendering of opinions, review of contracts and
other documents, which are required in the ordinary course of business, including
clerical and non- legal services;

WHEREAS, the CLIENT intends to engage the services of COUNSEL to render all
services required other than those described above, such as litigation in court or
appearance before legislative, quasi-judicial or administrative bodies or officials, as well
as other billings at rates based upon, among other things, the nature of the services, the
priority accorded and the time devoted to such services.

WHEREAS, COUNSEL expresses his willingness to render the above-mentioned


services to the CLIENT subject to the same terms and conditions specified herein;

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing services the Counsel
shall perform in favor of the Client, the latter hereby agrees to give the Counsel
contingent attorney’s fees at the rate of:

: Ph P5,0000.00 per month1

Acceptance Fee : Php 35,000.00

Appearance Fee : Php 3,000.00 per appearance (within


Misamis Oriental)

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