1st Amendment 02/20/2008
DANNYL. KOLHAGE
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
DATE:
February 25, 2008
TO:
Suzanne A. Hutton
County Attorney
A TTN:
FROM:
Kathy M Peters
Executive Assistant
Pamela G. H("~
Deputy Clerk'\:j
At the February 20, 2008, Board of County Commissioner's meeting the Board granted
approval and authorized execution of an Amendment to Lt1gal Services Agreement between
Monroe County and the firm of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker to reflect new hourly rates
and additional time keepers and authorization for Sstaff to exeoute.
Enclosed is a copy of the above-mentioned for your handling. Should you have any
questions please do not hesitate to contact this office.
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MONROE COUNTY, FLOmDA
STANDARD LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
(liTIGATION)
EXHIBIT A
AGREEMENT NUMBER:
litigation Identification:
Collim, et aL v. Monroe County, CAM-04-379
Helm & Gregor Emmert v. Monroe County, 2002-CA-520-p
Gallt'on Bqy v. Monroe County, CAK-02-595
References:
3.2: Limitations to Scope of Representation: County Attorney's office shall serve as co-counsel.
3.3: Term of Agreement and Representation: Paul Hastings shall represent the County in these
matters as long as the County shall desire and consistent with the firm's ethical obligations.
3.4: County's Expectations and Goals: Prompt, efficient, competent representation as lead
counsel in GaUeon Bqy and Emmert, and co-counsel in Collins.
4.: Attorneys' Hourly Fee Rate: The table below shows hourly fee rates in effect through
December 31, 2008, with the understanding that the parties shall negotiate mutually acceptable rates
for the period thereafter should the County's engagement of the'firm continue.
Professional
Derek Howard
Status, Office
Associate, Washin on D.C.
Throu h 31,2008
Febru 1,2008, - December 31,2008
Rate
$315
$+!lf 1'/06 p.(l,$
Partner, Los An les
Partner, Los An les
Partner, Los An e1es
$675
$695
$735
Noah Perch-Ahem
efE Allmon
unior Associate, Washin on,D.C.
unior Associate, Washin onD.C.
$375
$375
$260
$150
4.3. Discounts to Other Clients: The County expressly acknowledges that, with the exception of
Derek Howard, who the firm represents is charged at no less hO\ilCly rate, other personnel identified
above may have lower hourly billing rates for other clients of thei firm. Those rates are due to those
other clients assigning a greater volume of work to the firm.
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4.4: Approved Additional Time Keepers; 8.1: Time-keeper Changes:
With respect to the Los Angeles-resident partners identified in the table in item 4.3, one or more
(depending on availability and circumstances) will supervise Derek Howard's work on an as needed
basis and consistent with the firm's professional obligation to supervise associate work. Should such
supervision require greater than five (5) hours of services in any given calendar month, Mr. Howard
shall telephonically notify Mr. Schillinger of such need during the month it is needed.
Provided their hourly rates are no greater than the rates shown for the unnamed "Litigation
Paralegal" and for Ms. Polk on the table provided in item 4.3, above, the County expressly
authorizes Derek Howard to call upon the services of paralegals ,or case assistants in the firm's
Washington office whose names do not appear on the table pru(rided in item 4.3, and no further
approval sh,Jl be needed for his use of such time keepers.
8.4: County Point of Contact:
Robert B. Shillingrr
Assistant County Attorney
P.O. Box 1026
Key West, FL 33041-1026
(305) 292-3470
(305) 292-3516 (fax)
shillinger-bob@monroecounty-fl.gov
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County R~presentative
Date: :2 <;)0 - cJ t1
Commissioners
, Florida
20, 2008
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Shillinger-Bob
From: Howllrd, Derek V. [derekhoward@paulhastings.com]
Sent: Monday, January 14,20085:01 PM
To: Shillinger-Bob
Subject: Confirmation of Rate Change
Bob,
This message confirms that Paul Hastings LLP has agreed to amend the proposed legal services agreement with
the County by changing my hourly rate from $420 to $400.
Derek
Derek V. Howard, Associate Attorney I Poul, Hastings, Janolsky & Walker LUP I 875 15th Street, N.W., Washington,
D.C 20005 I di",ct: 202 551 1842 I main: 202 551 1700 I direct fax: 202 551 0242
I derekhowardlalpaulhastings.com I !YWW41Q!llhastinQs.com
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