These are the General Terms for Limited Services ("General Terms") of Steve Rice Law ("Firm"). Together with the Case-Specific Terms and the Caption, they form the Terms for Limited Services ("Terms"). The Case-Specific Terms, and the Caption are handwritten or printed on the Terms form or another document, depending on the Case.
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Client must pay Firm a flat fee for Firm’s expertise, services, availability to provide such services, and assumption of risks and responsibilities. The fee is earned upon receipt, subject to Firm’s obligation to provide the services to Client. The fee is placed in a Firm operating account. The fee is not refundable except as required by law.
The services covered by the flat fee are limited. The flat fee covers only the listed services, using ordinary measures, to the extent reasonably necessary. The flat fee does not cover representation for the Case.
Client must pay for any other services per Firm’s hourly fee schedule and for expenses at cost. If additional fees and costs beyond the flat fee are expected, Client must pay a refundable deposit upon request. The deposit is placed in a Firm trust account and moved to an operating account as fees are earned and costs incurred.
The fee for Firm’s non-standard services varies.
The fee is calculated by multiplying the number of service hours per employee by the employee’s applicable rate(s) per hour.
The calculation of the number of service hours is subject to Firm’s minimum time increments.
The basic terms, including the basis or rate of the fee, will be communicated to Client in writing before or within a reasonable time after Firm begins providing the services.
A flat fee applies to related services provided before and after communication of the written basic terms, to the extent those services are not covered by any prior written basic terms.
Client is not required to sign the Terms for them to be valid or enforceable.
Firm may require a signature from Client or Co-signer acknowledging receipt of the Terms, to help document receipt and avoid unnecessary disputes.
Firm may also require a signature from Client or Co-signer confirming that each has read, understood, and agreed to the Terms.
If a written communication conflicts with an oral communication regarding the Terms or basic terms, the written communication controls unless Firm later agrees otherwise in writing.
If Firm requests a flat fee in the Terms form or other document and Client does not timely object, the flat fee terms apply.
This If Client does timely object, the non-standard services terms apply. The requested deposit is 125% of the requested flat fee and is due on the same date.
Client hires Firm. Firm may assign attorneys, paralegals, assistants, and other personnel to provide services for the Case. The Attorney in the Caption is assigned as the lead attorney. Firm may change assignments. Firm remains responsible for the services.
Client consents to Firm’s use of secure artificial intelligence tools under attorney supervision to assist with the preparation in this Case.
Client consents to receive text messages from Firm about its services. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out.
Representation or other services may be terminated by Firm or Client as permitted by law. Until termination, the operative Terms govern.
Firm will retain Client's file for at least seven years after completion of the listed services. Firm may thereafter continue to retain or destroy the file in its discretion, subject to applicable law.
Any dispute between Client and Firm must be brought only in Magisterial District Court 51-3-01 or, if that court lacks jurisdiction, the Court of Common Pleas of Adams County, PA. Pennsylvania law governs the dispute except to the extent federal law applies.
The Terms create contractual obligations. Other laws, rules, and legal authorities may also apply to Firm’s services. Unless expressly stated otherwise, they are not incorporated into the Terms and do not create contractual obligations under the Terms.