Michael S. Morse and Jennifer S. MorseRetainer Agreement/Fee ScheduleMarch 2008
Michael S. Morse, Ph.D. Jennifer S. Morse, M.D. P.O. Box 710402 San Diego, CA 92171
(619) 847-3336 (619) 374-1947 (FAX)
Providing a confirmation letter, case materials (to be defined in the context of the particular case), and a non-refundable $2000 retainer fee constitutes an agreement by which the initial review of materials may be started and indicates acceptance of the terms and conditions of this agreement.
It is agreed that the following schedule of fees is to apply to all work related to the individual case that is the subject of the review materials to be provided by your office. Any broader context is to be defined in the cover letter to the materials and must be mutually agreed upon by your office and by Dr. Michael S. Morse and/or Dr. Jennifer S. Morse. This retainer agreement covers all work to be performed by Michael S. Morse and Jennifer S. Morse in their capacity as consultants and experts. The timeframe for completion of the review may be specified in the confirmation letter or by mutual agreement during the process of material review. The non-refundable retainer fee will be applied against the time spent for review. Payment of all bills is to be made within 30 days of the receipt of each bill. Billing will be conducted on a regular basis or as is necessary during the progress of the case.
Prior to deposition, court dates or any travel, payment is to be made in full and is to include pre-payment for all reasonable estimated time and expenses that will be incurred for the deposition, court appearance, or travel. Should your client require evaluation by Dr. Jennifer Morse, all fees associated with that evaluation must be paid in advance.
It is agreed that the services to be rendered by either Dr. Michael Morse or Dr. Jennifer Morse are limited to those associated with consultation, case material review, and evaluation of records within the boundaries of their expertise as appropriate to the matter that is the subject of this agreement. Dr. Jennifer Morse, being trained and licensed as a physician, may at her choosing provide patient evaluation as is necessary to support her expertise and opinion but will not be providing medical treatment.
Schedule of FeesMarch 2008
Time used pursuant to this agreement by either Michael S. Morse, Ph.D. or Jennifer S. Morse, M.D. is billed as follows: Material review and analysis: $350.00/hour Court time: $2400/half day Deposition time: $2400/half day Travel time (non-working)1: $150.00/hour Rebilling charge (after 45 days) $100.00
Specific to Dr. Jennifer Morse: Patient evaluation (2 hr minimum) $350/hour
Associate time will be billed as follows: Literature searches/library work: $50.00/hour Case Preparation: $50.00/hour Other: $35.00/hour
Expenses will be billed as follows: All reasonable expenses are directly billable.
Expenses include but are not limited to: Hotel, meals, mileage ($0.50 per mile), telephone and cellular phone as appropriate. FAX, photocopies, component purchases, airfare (unrestricted business class)
1 Travel time spent working is billed at the full consulting rate of $350/hr.
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