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800 Sawyer Street, Houston, TX 77007
www.carrcole.com | 713-668-3998 | info@carrcole.com

Legal Services Agreement

1. Scope of Engagement: (Client) hereby employs Carr & Cole PC (Law Firm) for the purpose of:

2. Cooperation: You agree to disclose fully and accurately all facts and keep us informed of all developments relating to this matter so we may effectively render the legal services contemplated.

3. Fees: Our firm's fees are based on the time spent by the lawyers and firm personnel who work on the matter. To begin working on this matter, an initial retainer in the amount of is required. Our time is billed in 6-minute increments for services performed including phone calls and email correspondence. You agree to read the documents thoroughly and notify the Law Firm of any misspelled names or questions you may have.

If at any time during representation, Client's trust balance falls below 30% of the initially quoted retainer, Client agrees to replenish said retainer to within 14 days of notice. Client will not be required to replenish the retainer to the full amount of if the legal representation is nearing completion and the Attorney does not expect fees and expenses to exceed the remaining trust balance.

The Client agrees to pay a fee to the Firm based on the number of hours devoted to the Matter by the Firm and the value of the services performed. The following are the standard billing rates for work performed by the Firm's personnel:

Attorneys:
Case Manager:
Legal Assistant:

Unless you inform us otherwise, your statements and expenses will be delivered to you by e-mail and will be due upon receipt. Client understands and acknowledges that this attorney-client relationship does not commence, and that legal services and work will not begin until the initial fee requirements of this Agreement have been paid and this Agreement has been signed by the Firm and signed by the Client and given to the Firm.

4. Other Charges: In addition to our fees, other charges could arise for items incident to the performance of our legal services, such as filing fees, photocopying, messengers, facsimile transmissions, postage, and specialized computer applications such as computerized legal research. Fees and expenses will be billed directly to you unless special arrangements are made.

5. Withdrawal or Termination: Our relationship may be terminated by either of us at any time by written notice to the other party. We reserve the right to withdraw from our representation if, among other things, you fail to honor the terms of this engagement letter or if any fact or circumstance would, in our view, render our continuing representation unlawful, unethical, or ineffective.

6. Conclusion of Services: At the conclusion of the Firm's work on the Matter and the Client's payment of all fees and expenses, the Firm will return all of the Client's money or property possessed by the Firm. At the Client's request, the Firm will also deliver a copy of the Client's file, but they reserve the right to retain the original. The conclusion of the work will occur upon the discharge of the Firm by the Client or withdrawal by the Firm from representation of the Client, as well as completion of the agreed work on the Matter. Absent a written agreement to the contrary, the Firm may destroy the Client's file seven years after the conclusion of their work on the matter.

7. Notice Client acknowledges receipt of the following notice: The State Bar of Texas investigates and prosecutes professional misconduct committed by Texas attorneys. Although not every complaint against or dispute with a lawyer involves professional misconduct, the State Bar's Office of General Counsel will provide you with information about how to file a complaint. Please call 1-800-932-1900 for more information.

8. Agreement to Arbitration: Any dispute that may arise with respect to any aspect of this fee agreement shall, be submitted to arbitration in accordance with appropriate statutes of the State of Texas and the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association; and, judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrators may be entered in any court having appropriate jurisdiction. Each party shall appoint one person as arbitrator, and a third arbitrator shall be chosen by the two arbitrators previously selected by the parties. We further agree that the expenses of the arbitration shall be paid in such proportions as the arbitrators decide, except that the successful party in any such proceeding seeking enforcement of the provisions of this agreement shall be entitled to receive from the party not prevailing reasonable and necessary attorney's fees and expenses, in addition to any other sums to which such successful party may be entitled. The arbitrators shall decide the identity of the successful party for the purposes of the preceding sentence.

ARBITRATION IS FINAL AND BINDING ON THE PARTIES. THE PARTIES ARE WAIVING THEIR RIGHT TO SEEK REMEDIES IN COURT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL. PRE-ARBITRATION DISCOVERY IS GENERALLY MORE LIMITED THAN AND DIFFERENT FROM COURT PROCEEDINGS. THE ARBITRATORS' AWARD IS NOT REQUIRED TO INCLUDE FACTUAL FINDINGS OR LEGAL REASONING AND ANY PARTY'S RIGHT TO APPEAL OR TO SEEK MODIFICATION OF RULINGS BY THE ARBITRATORS IS STRICTLY LIMITED.

9. Out-of-State Property: Client may need an out-of-state attorney if property outside of Texas is involved.

10. Jurisdiction: This agreement is formed under and shall be governed by the laws of the state of Texas. Client and Attorney have made no agreements or promises other than the ones contained in this document.

11. Expiration: Attorney reserves the right to rescind this agreement if it is not executed within 7 days of issuance, and if the initial retainer is not received within the same timeframe.

800 Sawyer Street, Houston, TX 77007
www.carrcole.com | 713-668-3998 | info@carrcole.com

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Signed On: November 24, 2025

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