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ENGAGEMENT CONTRACT - Retainer
ENGAGEMENT CONTRACT - Retainer
ENGAGEMENT CONTRACT - Retainer
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___________________, 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.
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:
1
Exclusive of 12% VAT