Bev Yokoyama, Attorney at Law
PO Box 5802
Lacey, WA  98509
(360) 791-9002
bevyokoyama@hotmail.com

 
CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES


1.  I hereby retain Bev Yokoyama, Attorney at Law as my attorney to represent me in collecting a judgment.

 2.  I agree to pay my attorney flat fee of $325.00 per garnishment. Some of the attorney fees may be added on to the judgment amount and paid by the debtor, but I understand that there is no guarantee that any of this amount will be added to the judgment.  All other services will be billed at the rate of $200.00 per hour.

3.  I understand the minimum charge for a telephone call or any other action on my case is one-tenth of an hour.

4.  Responsibility to provide legal services will be accepted and work will begin when my attorney receives a $29 advance fee deposit and the signed contract.
 
5.  I agree that in addition to the above attorney fees, all court costs, subpoena costs, photos, photocopies, depositions, court reporter costs, reports, witness statements, expert witness costs and travel expenses, and all other out-of-pocket expenses directly incurred in investigating or litigating this claim shall be paid by me.
 
6.  Fees and costs will be taken out of the garnishment proceeds and advance fee deposit.  If the garnishment fees are not sufficient to cover these costs, I agreed to be pay the difference.  I agree to be billed monthly by my attorney for such fees, expenses and costs as they are incurred and to pay such billings within fifteen (15) days of receipt. If any bill is not paid when due, I agree to pay compound interest at the rate of 1% per month. If my attorney is  to tak action to collect such fees, I agree to bear the cost of collection, including reasonable attorney fees.   

 7.  I understand that I have the right to discharge my attorney for any reason at any time. I understand that my attorney may withdraw from representing me if I fail to make timely payment or do not provide other forms of security satisfactory to my attorney for payment of her fees; if I misrepresent or fail to disclose material facts; or if I fail to follow my attorney’s advice. I agree that if my attorney decides to withdraw, I will execute the necessary documents to permit her to do so. I agree that if I discharge my attorney, or if my attorney withdraws from representing me for any reason, including the non-payment of fees and costs as they are due under this contract, I will remain liable for all fees, costs and expenses actually incurred under this contract and will make payment in full.

8.  I grant my attorney an attorney's lien in accordance with state of Washington law for payment of her fees and expenses from any recovery realized on this claim.

9.  I hereby authorize my attorney to perform all services she deems necessary to this representation and I acknowledge that she has made no promises or guarantees to me.

10.  This contract shall be governed by the laws of the state of Washington and venue will be in a competent court in Thurston County.

11.  I understand that this contract represents the entire fee arrangement between me and my attorney, Bev Yokoyama.

 12.  I have received a copy of this contract.