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6.3.A. - Page 7 �n�e need to ha�Te sufficient funds on hand from yau to pay them cvhen due. We ��ill advise the client from tirne to time ��hen �ue expect items of si�nificant cost to be incurred, and it is required that the elient send us ad�anees to cover those costs before they are due, Mont111y Invoices and Payment Best Best & Krieger LLP provides our clients with monthly invoices for legal ser�rices performed and expenses incurred. Invoices are due and pa��able upon receipt. Each monthly invoiee reflects both professional and other fees for services rendered through the end of the prior month, as well as expenses incurred on the client's behalf that have been processed by the end of the prior month. Processing of some expenses is delayed until the ne�t month and billed thereafter. Our fees are not contingent upon any aspect of the matter and are due upon reeeipt. All billings are due and payable within ten days of presentation unless the full amount is covered by the balance of an advance held in our trust account. If a bill is not paid within 30 days, a late charge of one percent per month on the unpaid invoice sha11 be added to the balance owed, eommencing �vith the next statement and continuing until paid. It is our policy to treat every question about a bill promptly and fairly. It is also our policy that if a client does not pay an invoice within 60 days of mailing, we assume the client is, � for whatever reason, refusing to pay. We will then advise the client by letter that the client may pay the invoice within 1� days or the firm will take appropriate steps to withdraw as attorney of record. If the delay is eaused by a problem in the invoice, we must rely upon the client to raise that with us during the 14-day period. This same policy applies to fee arrangements which require the ciient to replenish fee deposits or make deposits for anticipated costs. From time to time clients have questions about the format of the bill or description of work performed. If you have any such questions, please ask them when you receive the bill so we may address them on a current basis. Chan�es in Fee Arrangements and Budgets It may be necessary under certain circumstances for a client to increase the size of required advances for fees atter the commencement of our engagement and depending upon the scope of the work. For e�ample, prior to a protracted trial or hearing, the firm may require a further advance payment to �he firm"s trust account su�cient to cover expected fees. Any such changes in fee arrangements will be discussed with the client and muttzally agreed in writing. Because of the uncei-tainties invol��ed, any estimates of anticipated fees �hat we provide at the request of�a client for budgeting purposes, or atherw�ise, can only be an appro�imation of potential fees. BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP ��ss,o�c��?��,i��s��.� ATTY/AGR/2012.048/LEGAL SERVICES AGR BBK