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		CONTRACT FOR SERVICES

Attorney ________________________ of ____________________________________

on behalf of client ___________________________________.

Services to be Performed

Consultant agrees to perform consulting and/or expert witness services as requested by client. In connection with such services, consultant agrees to perform such investigation, document review and research so as to be able to advise client of consultant's findings. Unless directed otherwise, consultant will prepare a written report to be sent to client. Consultant also agrees to assist in trial preparation and to testify as an expert witness in those areas in which he is qualified.

The full scope of Consultant's work will be determined as the matter proceeds and will be subject to the needs and requests of client.

Confidentiality

Consultant agrees to retain all non-public information obtained from the client as confidential and agrees not to release or discuss any of such information unless Consultant has obtained the prior consent of the client or is otherwise compelled to disclose this information by operation of law or other government authority.

Compensation

Fees are billed to the client by the tenth of an hour using an hourly rate of $250. This rate applies to all services including work performed at ALS, deposition and trial testimony, waiting and travel time. This rate is guaranteed for 12 months from contract signing. Subsequent work will be performed at the then prevailing rate. Out of state travel time and expenses are covered by a supplemental agreement.

Depositions and court testimony in Connecticut have a 4-hour minimum fee, payable in advance. For neighboring states, single day testimony within 120 miles has a flat 10-hour consulting fee for preparation, travel, expenses and testimony. This fee, as well as any outstanding consulting fees incurred to date, must be paid before testimony can be scheduled.

Billings

Each case requires a non-refundable retainer of $1000 for up to four hours of consulting time. The initial telephone consultation is complimentary. The payment of all fees and expenses is the responsibility of the client, notwithstanding Client's relationship with third parties, contingency arrangements, subrogation, etc. As a convenience, Consultant may agree to prepare a separate billing for an attorney taking Consultant's discovery deposition, but the responsibility for payment remains that of the client.

All invoices are payable upon receipt and checks should be drawn to Sheldon Wishnick, FSA. Invoices remaining unpaid more than 30 days shall incur a $20 monthly late fee, 1% monthly interest charge plus all collection costs incurred.

Termination

This agreement may be terminated by Client upon 15 days notice for any reason. Upon termination , Client shall immediately pay all outstanding fees and expenses incurred by Consultant.

Consultant may terminate this agreement upon 15 days written notice if payments are not made within 60 days of the date invoice is mailed. This does not relieve Client in any way from payment for services rendered or expenses incurred.

Governing Law

The laws of Connecticut shall govern all actions arising out of the performance of this agreement.

This agreement is executed in acknowledgement and agreement with the above terms and conditions.

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