Agmt16 Amy Oppenheimer, Attorney at Law

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(AMY OPPENNEIMeFt Arrnrncy-at- Law lt'OrJpLzce Invetti ertiarts a hawing • Mediation • el rhitrntiuu » Case C_'orrsrtft,tttvzt 6 Ihti,,,orl y irrespective of who may call us as a witness, including preparation time, The City of Redwood City will also represent us in the proceedings or provide us with an attorney of our choice. You agree to be truthful with us, to cooperate, to keep us informed of any information or developments which may come to your attention, to abide by the terms of this agreement, to pay our bills on time and to assist us by providing information and documents necessary for the investigation. We will provide you with regular bills. Should a dispute arise, including regarding fees or costs, and should we be unable to resolve the dispute, we agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration pursuant to the California Arbitration Act. This agreement is subject to the right of the parties to nonbinding fee arbitration under the State Bar Free Arbitration Program. The City of Redwood City understands that, by agreeing to binding arbitration, it is waiving the right to a jury or court trial and attendant procedural rights, such as full discovery and appeal rights. The City of Redwood City agrees to defend, indemnity and hold us harmless for and against all actions, claims, and complaints arising from or relating to the investigation brought by anyone other than you. This includes an obligation to indemnify us for all costs, including settlement costs and other legal expenses incurred in defending or resolving such actions, which may include attorney representation. This provision is not intended to apply to any malpractice action brought by the City of Redwood City against us. The City of Redwood City may discharge us at any time and we may withdraw with the City of Redwood City consent or for good cause. Good cause includes the City of Redwood City's breach of this agreement, refusal to cooperate or to follow our advice on a material matter, or any fact or circumstance that would render our continuing representation unlawful or unethical. When our services conclude, all unpaid charges will immediately become due. After services conclude, we will, upon your request, deliver your file and property in our possession, whether or not you have paid for all services. Nothing in this agreement and nothing In my statements to you should be construed as a promise or guarantee about the outcome of the matter. Any estimate of fees given by me shall not be a guarantee. Actual fees may vary from estimates given. This letter of agreement is our entire agreement and supersedes any prior agreement. Any changes to this agreement will be made in writing and signed by both of us, We are looking forward to working with you . Sincerely, On behalf of the City of Redwood City, i agree to the terms set fort.! above ; Leah Lockhart, human Resources >wianager Amy t}prvihhrirner • 5IO. 593.4212 s i.miW.sniyopp.com • 14.0A Walnut Street, x234 . &ckelt.y. CA 94"Q'} 2 ATTY'AGR 2C16.2931Amy Oppenherrrer. Attorney At Law