HomeMy WebLinkAboutC-2022July 1, 2003
JACKSON LEWIS LLP
ATTN: Lawrence H. Stone
725 S. Figueroa, Suite 2500
Los Angeles, CA, 90017
Re: Letter of Agreement for Legal Services
City of Arcadia / Jackson Lewis LLP
Dear Mr. Stone:
This letter shall be our Agreement regarding the legal services described
below ( "Services ") to be provided by Jackson Lewis LLP ( "Contractor ") as an
independent contractor to the City of Arcadia for the City's employment advice
and counsel as needed.
The Services to be provided include the following: legal representation,
defense, investigations, and advice and counsel as requested by the City in labor
and employment legal matters.
Contractor shall perform all Services under this Letter of Agreement in a
skillful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized
as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of
California, and consistent with all applicable laws. Contractor represents that it,
its employees have licenses to practice law in California, and that such licenses
and approvals shall be maintained throughout the term of this Agreement.
Compensation for the above services shall be based on the actual amount of time
spent in adequately performing requested services, and shall be billed at the
hourly rate(s) of $240.00 per hour for attorney Ed Zappia. Contractor shall notify
the City in advance if any other Jackson Lewis attorney shall be utilized for prior
approval.
Contractor shall provide errors and omissions professional liability
insurance appropriate to its profession in an amount, with conditions and for a
term acceptable to the City.
Invoices shall be submitted to the City monthly as performance of the
Services progresses. City shall review and pay the approved charges on such
invoices in a timely manner. The City may terminate this Letter of Agreement at
any time with or without cause. If the City finds it necessary to terminate this
Letter of Agreement, Contractor shall be entitled to be paid in full for those
Services adequately completed prior to the notification of termination.
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Letter of Agreement
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Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers,
employees, agents and volunteers free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of
action, expenses, liabilities, losses, damages and injuries to property or persons, including
wrongful death, in any manner arising out of or incident to any alleged negligent acts, omissions
or willful misconduct of Contractor, its officers, employees, agents or consultants arising out of
or in connection with the performance of the Services of this Agreement, including, without
limitation, the payment of all consequential damages, attorneys fees and other related costs and
expenses.
If you agree with the terms of this Letter of Agreement, please indicate by signing
and dating where indicated below. An original, executed copy of this Letter of Agreement is
enclosed for your records.
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Approved by:
William R. Kelly
City Manager
Dated: October , 2003
Approved as to Form_
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Step eh n P. Deitsch
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
CONTRACTOR
Managing Partner
Jackson Lewis LLP
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