Complex Matters definition
Complex Matters include matters that are complex in nature or involve Firm’s unique skills/resources. Firm must obtain Citizens’ written consent in advance of charging the “Complex Matters” hourly rates. Citizens, at its sole discretion, will determine whether a matter qualifies for “Complex Matter” rates at the time of assignment. Citizens allows for two designations for billing attorney time, Partner and Associate. The Partner rate shall only be applied to those individuals who possess the experience and qualifications to handle matters at a level traditionally associated with an attorney holding a Partner designation. The attributes that contribute to an attorney possessing the experience and qualification to bill for services at a Partner rate include the following: (1) the ability to handle matters with minimal to no oversight from another attorney within the firm and the ability to exercise independent judgment without the need for extensive consultation with other attorneys within the firm, (2) considerable experience handling all facets of litigation in the practice area for which they are providing services, and (3) responsibility for supervising other attorneys within the firm. In no event will Citizens allow/consider an attorney to bill at a Partner rate if that attorney has been admitted to the practice of law for less than five (5) years and does not hold the designation of “Partner” within the firm. **Contingency fees shall be based on the amount of the initial claim and the stage through which the Firm has provided services to recover on the claim. Fee percentages will be negotiated at the outset of the assignment. Payment will be made based on the gross amount of funds actually collected by Citizens for assigned claim. In addition to the contingency fees, Citizens will pay Firm’s litigation expenses as those expenses are incurred and invoiced to Citizens, to the extent allowed in Exhibit A, Citizens’ Guidelines for Claims & Litigation Legal Services.
Complex Matters include matters that are complex in nature or involve Firm’s unique skills/resources. Firm must obtain Citizens’ written consent in advance of charging the “Complex Matters” hourly rates. Citizens, at its sole discretion, will Citizens allows for two designations for billing attorney time, Partner and Associate. The Partner rate shall only be applied to those individuals who possess the experience and qualifications to handle matters at a level traditionally associated with an attorney holding a Partner designation. The attributes that contribute to an attorney possessing the experience and qualification to bill for services at a Partner rate include the following: (1) the ability to handle matters with minimal to no oversight from another attorney within the firm and the ability to exercise independent judgment without the need for extensive consultation with other attorneys within the firm, (2) considerable experience handling all facets of litigation in the practice area for which they are providing services, and (3) responsibility for supervising other attorneys within the firm. In no event will Citizens allow/consider an attorney to bill at a Partner rate if that attorney has been admitted to the practice of law for less than five (5) years and does not hold the designation of “Partner” within the firm. **Contingency fees shall be based on the amount of the initial claim and the stage through which the Firm has provided services to recover on the claim. Fee percentages will be negotiated at the outset of the assignment. Payment will be made based on the gross amount of funds actually collected by Citizens for assigned claim. In addition to the contingency fees, Citizens will pay Firm’s litigation expenses as those expenses are incurred and invoiced to Citizens, to the extent allowed in Exhibit A, Citizens’ Guidelines for Claims & Litigation Legal Services.
Complex Matters include matters that are complex in nature or involve Firm’s unique skills/resources. Firm must obtain Citizens’ written consent in advance of charging the “Complex Matters” hourly rates. Citizens, at its sole discretion, will determine whether a matter qualifies for “Complex Matter” rates at the time of assignment. Citizens allows for two designations for billing attorney time, Partner and Associate. The Partner rate shall only be applied to those individuals who possess the experience and qualifications to handle matters at a level traditionally associated with an attorney holding a Partner designation. The attributes that contribute to an attorney possessing the experience and qualification to bill for services at a Partner rate include the following: (1) the ability to handle matters with minimal to no oversight from another attorney within the firm and the ability to exercise independent judgment without the need for extensive consultation with other attorneys within the firm, (2) considerable experience handling all facets of litigation in the practice area for which they are providing services, and (3) responsibility for supervising other attorneys within the firm. In no event will Citizens allow/consider an attorney to bill at a Partner rate if that attorney has been admitted to the practice of law for less than five (5) years and does not hold the designation of “Partner” within the firm. EUOs arising out of residential matters deemed complex by Citizens’ will be compensated at the General or Complex hourly rate, as described above. EUOs arising out of commercial and commercial-residential policies are not included in the EUO Flat Fee agreement. Citizens will compensate EUO services arising out of commercial and commercial-residential policies, including EUOs arising out of claims made by insured condominium associations, at the General or Complex hourly rate, as described above. In the event EUO representation concludes prior to the completion of the scheduled EUO, such as a decision by Citizens not to pursue the EUO or the insured(s) fails to attend/participate, then Citizens will compensate the Firm for EUO representation in accordance with the First Party Property General Matter hourly rates, not to exceed $1,750 in total compensation for the EUO representation. The hourly rate applied in these circumstances, not to exceed $1,750 in total compensation, is inclusive of all witnesses involved in the assignment.
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Complex Matters include matters that are complex in nature or involve Firm’s unique skills/resources. Firm must obtain Citizens’ written consent in advance of charging the “Complex Matters” hourly rates. Citizens, at its sole discretion, will determine whether a matter qualifies for “Complex Matter” rates at the time of assignment. ** Contingency fees shall be based on the amount of the initial claim and the stage through which the Firm has provided services to recover on the claim. Fee percentages will be negotiated at the outset of the assignment. Payment will be made based on the gross amount of funds actually collected by Citizens for assigned claim. Citizens may also hire an outside collection agency to assist in collection efforts. In addition to the contingency fees, Citizens will pay Firm’s litigation expenses as those expenses are incurred and invoiced to Citizens, to the extent allowed in Exhibit A, Citizens’ Guidelines for Claims & Litigation Legal Services. b. Reimbursement of Travel Expenses. To the extent Citizens agrees to reimburse Firm’s pre-approved expenses for travel, Firm agrees to comply with the travel reimbursement provisions set forth in Exhibit A, Citizens’ Guidelines for Claims & Litigation Legal Services. Firm shall be solely responsible for reimbursing all attorneys or paralegals performing services under this Contract for their travel expenses. Except as otherwise directed by Citizens, the Firm will submit travel expenses for reimbursement through the use of the online billing services employed by Citizens.
Complex Matters include matters that are complex in nature or involve Firm’s unique skills/resources. Firm must obtain Citizens’ written consent in advance of charging the “Complex Matters” hourly rates. Citizens, at its sole discretion, will determine whether a matter qualifies for “Complex Matter” rates at the time of assignment. Complex hourly rate, as described above. EUOs arising out of commercial and commercial-residential policies are not included in the EUO Flat Fee agreement. Citizens will compensate EUO services arising out of commercial and commercial-residential policies, including EUOs arising out of claims made by insured condominium associations, at the General or Complex hourly rate, as described above.