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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
1111 Hypoluxo Road, Suite 207
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JOHN CORBETT
TRELA J. WHITE
BRADLEY W. BIGGS*^
KEITH W. DAMS*^
R. MAX LOHMAN**
TELEPHONE (561) 586-7116
TELECOPIER (561) 586-9611
* State Certified County and
Circuit Court Mediator
** Certified County Court Mediator
^ Board Certified in City, County and Local Government Law
December 7, 2007
Mayor Jim Humpage
and Village Council Members
Village of Tequesta
345 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, Florida 33469
Re: Village Attorney Position
Corbett and White, P.A.
Dear Mayor Humpage and Village Council Members:
May I take this opportunity to thank you sincerely for the confidence you have placed in our
law firm by your unanimous vote on November 28, 2007 to retain Corbett and White, P.A. as your
Village Attorney. We would be pleased to assist the Village of Tequesta by providing legal services
on the following terms.
As stated at the interview, I would personally attend all Village Council meetings and
represent the Village unless vacation or illness should necessitate otherwise. In such case, Keith W.
Davis, Esq. will attend in my place. Additionally, Keith would plan to attend Code Enforcement
hearings and/or other advisory board meetings, as needed and requested by the Village.
Our hourly rate as quoted in our proposal for general representation is $175 per hour and
$195 per hour for litigation and administrative hearings. Prosecution of Code Enforcement cases
will be treated as general work unless either party appeals to the court system at which time the
matter becomes litigation. There will be no charge for telephone communication with the Mayor,
Council Members or the Village Manager.
Mayor Jim Humpage
and Village Council Members
December 7, 2007
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Actual reimbursable costs expended on behalf of the Village will be included on each
monthly invoice and will include items for which our firm has incurred costs, such as recording
documents, retaining court reporters, sending items by Federal Express or other overnight courier
and West Law charges. There will be no charge for faxes sent or received nor for long distance
telephone charges. There will also be no charge for travel time. Paralegals are not used at our firm;
all work is completed by an attorney.
Invoices for general matters will be fully itemized and rendered on a monthly basis. Invoices
for litigation matters will also be fully itemized and rendered on a monthly basis, but will also be
separated according to the individual matter. Payment is expected within fifteen (15) days of receipt
of an invoice.
Corbett and White, P.A. will be pleased to provide legal services for the Village in
accordance with the above-stated terms and conditions. No retainer is necessary since we serve at
your pleasure and we will commence work whenever you so direct us to do so. We look forward
to working with everyone at the Village of Tequesta.
Sincerely,
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Cc: Michael Couzzo, Village Manager
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