Common use of Billing Format Clause in Contracts

Billing Format. Unless otherwise agreed, the following information must be provided in monthly bills: a. A detailed description of work, in time increments of .1 hour (one tenth of an hour) for and by each and every individual billing services. b. Identification of the lawyer who is in charge of the matter. c. Reasonably detailed disbursement breakdowns with backup documentation of any individual charge exceeding $100.00. d. Each billing item must be separately stated on a separate line identifying the individual performing the services, the time spent and the exact nature of the service rendered. e. When charges are made for research time, the specific issue being researched and the need for the research should be identified. f. Each item billed should be coded to a specific litigation budget line item, if applicable. g. The City Attorney reserves the right to request various levels of detail and specific formats (such as columnar comparisons with established budgets).