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Retainer Agreement

STATE OF _____(1)____) COUNTY OF ____(2)____)

This Agreement is made and entered into this (3) day of ____(4)____, 19(5), by and between ____(6)_, of ___(7)____, hereinafter called the "Attorney", and __(8)__, of ____(9)__, hereinafter called the "Client".

Client hereby retains and employs Attorney to: (Describe Services to be Provided)

Attorney shall charge for his services at the rate of $(10) per hour for time actually devoted to the service of Client. Client agrees to pay Attorney each month for services rendered during the preceding month, together with reimbursement for all expenses pertaining thereto.

In consideration for said payment, Attorney agrees to perform to the best of his abilities and to exhibit due diligence in the conduct of said services.

In the event legal action is required to enforce any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date first above written.

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