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Attorney Marcos E. Garciaacosta is ready to answer your legal questions in business law, contracts, trademarks, and immigration. This is our legal disclaimer. Please call (480) 324-6378 to schedule a personalized consultation.
ELECTRONIC MEDIA: WEBSITE, BLOGS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA
The information provided on this website, blogs, social media platforms, personal social media accounts, and other electronic media is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws, regulations, and legal interpretations change frequently, and the information presented may not reflect the most current legal developments. No action should be taken based solely on the content provided through our electronic media. You should consult Attorney Marcos for legal advice specific to your circumstances.
The content of all electronic media postings is provided “as is.” No representations or warranties are made regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. We disclaim all liability for actions taken or not taken based upon any content contained in this website, blog, social media platform, or other electronic media.
This website may contain links to third-party websites and resources. Such links are provided solely for visitors’ convenience. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, products, services, or practices of any third-party website.
ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP
Contacting us through this website, email, social media, telephone, online forms, or any other communication method does not create an attorney-client relationship. Any information submitted prior to the execution of a written engagement agreement may not be treated as confidential or privileged.
An attorney-client relationship is established only after a written engagement agreement has been executed by both the client and Marcos E. Garciaacosta Law Group.
To discuss representation, please call (480) 324-6378 or submit your contact information through our website.
E-MAIL COMMUNICATIONS
All communications via e-mail are confidential, privileged, and intended only for the recipient or recipients.
LEGAL WORK TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SCOPE: Client or represented hires Firm to represent the client for certain services of a legal and business consulting nature. Representation is expected to commence upon the Client’s signing of an agreement and shall cease when a court issues a final decision in the case.
The client agrees to provide all necessary information and documentation related to the case.
Specific services to be delivered include, but are not limited to: communication with the opposing party; review of case documents; review of motions submitted by the opposing party; ongoing negotiations with the opposing party; and drafting and editing of agreements.
The client is expected to pay for the legal services as agreed during the contract.
Specifically, this agreement does not cover ongoing court appearances; any necessary court appearances will be billed as a separate service.
FLAT FEE: For clarity and expediency, most of our work is charged at flat fees. You shall pay the firm the fee charged to you or indicated in the proposal, quote, or invoice. This fee is earned-on-receipt and will not be deposited into our client trust account. Partial payments can be made toward the total fee. Partial payments shall be for partial work done during the proceedings.
COSTS AND EXPENSES: You agree to pay for all actual out-of-pocket costs and expenses we incur on your behalf.
Typical costs and expenses include filing fees, government fees, service of process, depositions, expert witness fees, travel costs and expenses, long-distance telephone calls, outgoing fax, Federal Express, courier services, delivery charges, photocopying, wire transfers, and online database retrieval charges, among others.
We may elect to cover certain out-of-pocket costs and expenses on your behalf, but we reserve the right to seek reimbursement from you. We will not incur costs and expenses on your behalf without first obtaining your consent.
PAYMENT, BILLING, AND COLLECTION
You must pay all fees, costs, and expenses in accordance with the billing terms agreed upon between you and the Firm.
WHEN WE WILL BILL YOU: We will bill you in accordance with the billing cycle established by the Firm. As an indication, our billing cycle is expected to be monthly, no more than once per month, and no less than once every 3 months.
PAYING YOUR BILL: You must pay the total amount payable for each bill by the due date. The due date will be at least 10 business days from the bill date.
No payment fees apply if you choose to pay your bill by Zelle, check, cashier’s check, cash, or money order. Other fees may apply if you choose to pay via credit card through Square or PayPal.
IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE PAYING YOUR BILL, please advise us. We will assess your request within 3 business days of your contact with us. We may offer assistance, including installment plans, subject to qualification.
DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS AND BREACH OF CONTRACT
If you fail to pay any amount due by the applicable due date, we may:
(a) Send a notice advising that you are in breach of this contract;
(b) Charge a fee for overdue account notices;
(c) Charge interest on unpaid balances at the applicable rate; and
(d) Refer the matter to a collection agency or pursue legal action to recover amounts owed.
BAD CHECKS: If a payment by check is dishonored by the bank, you must reimburse the Firm for all resulting fees, penalties, costs, and unpaid balances.
DEBT COLLECTION: If you still have not paid the total amount due on any bill after we send you a warning, we can refer your debt to a debt collection agency or take legal action for breach of contract. If we do so, you must pay any costs we incur in recovering the unpaid bill (including the agency’s fees and any legal fees).
We will not refer your debt to a debt collection agency if we have agreed to an installment plan contemplated in the clause.
(a) If you have a query about any aspect of your bill and you ask us to review the bill, then we will review it.
(b) In the meantime you must pay to us the balance of the bill that is not being queried or an amount equal to the average amount of your bills over the previous 12 months (excluding the bill that you are querying) whichever is less. If you have any other bills due, you must also pay them by their due dates.
TERMINATION OF REPRESENTATION AND POST-REPRESENTATION MATTERS
Either party may terminate the representation at any time, subject to the Rules of Professional Conduct and, when applicable, approval of the court.
Unless previously terminated, representation concludes upon completion of the legal services described in this agreement. Following completion or termination, the Firm has no continuing obligation to provide legal services unless a new agreement is entered into. Specifically, this service agreement does not involve any further negotiations or communications with the other party or his attorney on an ongoing basis.
You agree and allow the Firm to submit a motion for withdrawal at the Firm’s discretion upon completion of the services outlined in this agreement. Any additional services requested after termination or completion shall be billed at the Firm’s current rates.
REFUND: If you terminate the representation before all legal services have been completed, you may be entitled to a refund of all or part of the flat fee based upon the value of legal services performed prior to termination.
The Firm will bill any post-termination work at a rate no less than $350 per hour, calculated in increments of 15 minutes.
CLIENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
We cannot effectively represent you without your cooperation and assistance. You agree to cooperate fully and promptly provide all information, documents, evidence, and data relevant to our representation.
Your responsibilities include timely responses to requests for information, assisting with discovery and trial preparation, cooperating on scheduling matters, responding promptly to communications, and informing us of any changes to your address, telephone number, or email address.
You agree to retain all communications exchanged with the Firm, including emails, attachments, and correspondence.
You further agree that the Firm may communicate with you through various means, including telephone, text message, regular mail, email, Facebook Messenger, and other electronic communication methods. You acknowledge that different communication methods may provide different levels of security and confidentiality and waive any requirement that communications occur through a particular security standard.
All materials necessary for motions, responses, hearings, or court deadlines must be made available to the Firm at least 2 weeks prior to the applicable deadline or hearing.
SETTLEMENTS AND AGREEMENTS
Due to the nature of legal proceedings, you agree to authorize the Firm to accept any reasonable offer made by the court or other party. You also agree not to refuse any reasonable offer. Unreasonable refusal of offers may constitute grounds for withdrawal of representation and/or additional charges at current rates.
DISBURSEMENTS
The Ethical Rules place certain limitations upon the disbursement of funds from client trust accounts. In some cases, this may require us to wait 10 business days after depositing a financial instrument before disbursing funds to you or a third party.
DOCUMENT RETENTION
At the end of the representation, we may turn over the hard copy or electronic version of the file to you. If you do not want the file, you agree that it may be destroyed in accordance with our document retention policy. Currently, our policy is to destroy files two years after the termination of representation.
ARBITRATION OF FEE DISPUTES
If a dispute arises regarding fees or performance under this agreement, the parties agree to first submit the dispute to the State Bar’s Fee Arbitration Program. Either party may initiate arbitration by contacting the State Bar’s Fee Arbitration Coordinator at 602.340.7379.
If either party is dissatisfied with the arbitration result, either party may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction in Maricopa County, Arizona, under Arizona law.
You agree that in no event shall your recovery exceed the amount you have paid for services under this agreement, and you agree to pay legal fees associated with disputes arising from this agreement where permitted by law.
NO ADVICE REGARDING THIS FEE AGREEMENT
We are not acting as your counsel with respect to this agreement. If you wish to obtain advice regarding whether you should enter into this agreement, we recommend that you consult independent legal counsel of your choice.
CONTRACTING PARTIES
You hereby represent that you are a valid party entering into this agreement on behalf of the represented individual and authorize the Firm to contact third parties as necessary to obtain information required for representation.
From time to time, the Firm may use independent contractors and third-party service providers for administrative, accounting, scheduling, information-gathering, and payment-collection functions. You agree to cooperate with such third parties throughout your process.
NO GUARANTEES
NO GUARANTEES HAVE BEEN MADE AS TO THE OUTCOME OF ANY LEGAL MATTER.
You understand and agree on the delicate nature of your case. You also acknowledge that legal matters involve uncertainty and that outcomes depend upon numerous factors beyond the Firm’s control, including facts, applicable law, government policies, judicial decisions, opposing parties, and other circumstances.
No attorney, employee, contractor, agent, or representative associated with the Firm has promised, represented, or guaranteed any specific result. You understand and agree that an unfavorable outcome is always possible and that courts render decisions based on applicable law and the facts presented, regardless of the expectations of any party.
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