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KERR I LAW I GROUP
July 30, 2013
Mr. Gary Crutchfield, City Manager
CITY OF PASCO
525 North 3rd
Pasco WA 99301
RE: Sensitive Subject of Fees
Dear Gary:
Leland B. Kerr
Attorney at Law
&err@kerrlawgroup.net
Patrick J. Galloway
Attorney at Law
paalooway@kerrlawgroup.net
Pasco Citv blah
RECEIVED
JUL 3 0 2093
City ivianager`s Office
It has been more than a decade since we have adjusted our fees for legal services. During that
time, costs have increased dramatically. To keep pace, it is necessary for us to readdress our fees
for services.
We would propose a very slight increase in the general rate from the present level of $140.00 per
hour to $150.00 per hour for experienced lawyer time. This would bring Pasco in line with our
other Municipal clients and simplify our accounting.
We would also propose that Patrick J. Galloway be billed as an experienced attorney. In spite of
him coming to us as an experienced attorney, we have been billing him out at the Associate's rate
for the last nearly four years. Patrick has proved himself as a very capable Municipal attorney.
All other Associates, or subcontract Associates, would be billed at the Associate rate of $125.00
per hour unless authorized by a special agreement on a project -by -project basis.
We propose that the new rates go into effect on September 1, 2013. However, we would agree
that Patrick would continue his representation on the pending Lenk cases at the present rate of
$125.00 per hour until they are concluded through Superior Court.
We greatly appreciate the City's consideration of this request.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to give me a call.
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Sincerely yours,
Leland B. Kerr
KERR LAW GROUP
7025 West Cttandridge Boulevard, Suite A, Kennewick, Washington 99336
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