Agreement

You retain Matthew D. Carling, Esq., (“ATTORNEY”) to represent you (“CLIENT”) in a Name Change action.

CLIENT agrees to pay ATTORNEY the following:

All fees and costs must be prepaid.

The above fee agreement is based upon information presented to ATTORNEY by CLIENT at the time of this Agreement. If additional issues are raised or if the scope of work contemplated either changes or is increased, then all work shall be billed out at ATTORNEY'S standard hourly rate set forth in this Agreement at $250./hour. Should CLIENT decide to terminate this matter before completion, against the recommendation of ATTORNEY, CLIENT agrees to compensate ATTORNEY for the time expended on this matter at the aforementioned hourly rate.

ATTORNEY, at ATTORNEY'S sole discretion, may withdraw from the representation of CLIENT at any time, but that withdrawal shall not affect ATTORNEY'S right to be compensated for fees and costs already incurred.

CLIENT, at CLIENT’S sole discretion, may discharge ATTORNEY from the representation of CLIENT at any time, but that discharge shall not affect ATTORNEY’S right to be compensated for fees and costs already incurred.

CLIENT shall pay and reimburse, and where practicable, advance to ATTORNEY all costs, including but not limited to court reporter fees, expert consultant and witness fees, computer research fees, private investigator fees, process server fees, courier fees, copy charges, long distance phone calls, facsimile charges, filing fees, mailing costs, parking fees and other disbursements made in connection with this matter. All expenses incident to travel, if any, by firm members on this matter shall be reimbursed by CLIENT, including air and ground transport, lodging and meals. Any unpaid expenses may be deducted from the CLIENT'S share of any recovery in the matter.

If contested, billing statements shall be sent out to CLIENT monthly. Payments on all statements are due fifteen (15) days after the date of the statement. If not paid when due, the balance shall accrue interest at the rate of one and one-half percent (1-1/2%) per month. All questions or objections regarding any billing must be made by CLIENT in writing within thirty (30) days of the billing or CLIENT will be deemed to have waived such objection.

In the event of a loss, the CLIENT may be liable for the opposing party's attorney's fees and costs. A suit brought solely to harass or to coerce a settlement may result in liability for malicious prosecution or abuse of process.

CLIENT hereby gives and grants unto ATTORNEY a lien on CLIENT’S cause of action, and any proceeds or judgment in that action, to the extent of the share of those proceeds or that judgment and/or sums herein agreed to be paid to ATTORNEY as attorney's fees and disbursements; and CLIENT expressly assigns to ATTORNEY any proceeds and any judgment relative to said cause of action, to the extent of said attorney's fees and disbursements.

ATTORNEY shall have the right to assign office personnel, including associate attorneys, paralegals and law clerks, to the case in ATTORNEY'S sole discretion. CLIENT shall so designate in writing if CLIENT desires to have certain attorneys or personnel handle the case exclusively or if CLIENT desires to have certain ATTORNEYS or personnel excluded from handling the case.

CLIENT acknowledges that ATTORNEY has not and cannot guarantee any result in a “contested” matter, and any statements regarding the possible outcome of any case are only the opinion of ATTORNEY.

ATTORNEY shall not settle or compromise this matter without the approval of CLIENT.

CLIENT agrees to do all that is necessary to provide ATTORNEY with information requested by ATTORNEY concerning the case.

Any fees billed on an hourly basis shall include, but shall not be limited to, time spent on the telephone, in negotiations, drafting, dictating, conducting legal research, conferences with other attorneys, experts, consultants or witnesses, traveling, conducting discovery, time spent in court (including waiting time), time in depositions, and all other efforts on CLIENT'S behalf in this matter.

This is the entire Agreement between the parties and any modifications or additions to this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties.

The efforts by ATTORNEY on CLIENT'S behalf shall be performed in Nevada and elsewhere as needed. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Nevada and all legal action arising out of this Agreement shall be conducted in Nevada. If any legal action is brought as a result of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to costs incurred plus a reasonable attorney's fee.