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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. 1r+ JACKSON LEWIS LLP Letter of Agreement Page 2 M 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. *VV4 Approved by: William R. Kelly City Manager Dated: October , 2003 Approved as to Form_ Aa& () DWZ� Step eh n P. Deitsch Best Best & Krieger LLP City Attorney CONTRACTOR Managing Partner Jackson Lewis LLP Date