Contract of Service

MENDOZA AND ASSOCIATES
Penthouse, Mendoza Building,

108 Paseo De Roxas, Makati City
Tel Nos. (632) 9824000 loc. 8888 to 8895
ATTORNEY-CLIENT REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT
This agreement is between Mendoza and Associates, (Attorney) and Spouses Hiro
Hiroshima and Dina Hiroshima (Client). This agreement is a contract, and shall
describe the services that Attorney will provide to Client, the compensation that
Attorney will receive, and each parties’ obligations relating to the performance of
this contract.
Section I. – EFFECTIVE DATE
This contract shall take effect upon its execution by both parties.
Section II. – SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION
The legal services to be provided by Attorney to Client are as follows:
a. Attorney will assist Client in determining the legal remedies that the Client
may avail of;
b. Attorney will evaluate potential legal issues affecting the Client’s title to
the property;
c. Attorney shall provide legal representation and matter for litigation for the
Client in the matter of quieting of title of the property owned by the Client,
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which includes evaluating defending party’s response and concluding
factual and legal research;
d. In the event that a judgment is entered against Client, or an adverse party
takes an appeal of any ruling or judgment favorable to Client, this contract
shall authorize Attorney to represent Client on that appeal. However,
nothing herein shall obligate Attorney to represent Client in any appeal,
and Attorney reserves the right to decline;
e. Attorney will perform the legal services called for under this agreement,
keep Client informed of progress and developments and respond promptly
to Client’s inquiries and communications. Client will be truthful and
cooperative with Attorney; keep Attorney reasonably informed of
developments and of Client’s address, telephone numbers and
whereabouts; and timely make any payments required by this agreement.
Section III. – ATTORNEY’S COMPENSATION
Attorney strives to make quality representation available to consumers who may
be unable to pay for legal services, and Attorney’s services are generally offered
and no direct cost, or very little direct cost, to Attorney’s client:
a. In consideration for the services to be performed by Attorney, Client agrees
to pay Attorney at rate of P800,000.00 for his legal services.
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b. Attorney will charge for activities undertaken in providing legal services to
Clients when two or more of Attorney’s personnel are engaged in working
on the matter at the same time.
Section IV – COSTS AND EXPENSES
While Attorney may advance costs for postage (including certified mail or express
delivery services) associated with sending correspondence, Client understands
that those costs are Client’s responsibility and agrees to reimburse Attorney
upon demand.
If this matter results in litigation, it is anticipated that Attorney will advance the
costs associated with litigation that Attorney, in Attorney’s sole professional
judgment and discretion, believes is reasonably necessary in bringing the matter
to a successful conclusion. If there is no recovery, Client shall not be obligated
to reimburse those cost. Similarly, if the recovery is insufficient to reimburse
those costs, Client shall not have any obligation beyond the amount recovered.
Section V – ATTORNEY’S LIEN
a. Client grants Attorney a lien on all claims in which Attorney represents
Client under this agreement The lien shall cover any costs advances, and
any fees due to Attorney, including contingent fees, shifted fees, or fees
based upon the doctrine of quantum meruit. This lien will attach to any
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money or property recovered by Client arising from Attorney’s services
described herein;
b. Attorney shall also have a lien on Client's records, money, or property in
Attorney’s possession for any sums due and owing to Attorney at the
termination of Attorney's services;
c. Client shall pay all reasonable charges, in advance, for any and all copies
of records requested by, or on behalf of client.
Section V – TERMINATION AND WITHDRAWAL
a. Either party may terminate this agreement at any time;
b. Upon the termination of Attorney’s services, whether or not it is terminated
by Client or by Attorney, all unpaid costs that Attorney advanced shall
immediately become due and payable to Attorney. However, if this
agreement is terminated by Attorney, and such termination is not for
cause, Client shall have no obligation to immediately reimburse third party
costs, although those costs shall be paid from any settlement as outline
above;
c. Attorney will be entitled to recover any shifted or contingent fees available
at the end of the case that are attributable to Attorney’s services rendered
prior to withdrawal pursuant to the doctrine of quantum meruit;
d. Client is similarly free to terminate attorney at any time, provided that if
Client terminates Attorney, Client shall retains substitute counsel and
make a diligent effort to pursue the case. Any failure to do so will constitute
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a breach of the contract, and Client shall be obligated to pa y attorney the
amounts required under the rate schedule described above.
Section VI – DISCLAIMER OF GUARANTEE
Attorney will use its best efforts in representing Client, but makes no promises
or guarantees regarding the outcome of Client's case. Attorney’s comments
regarding the outcome of the case are mere expressions of opinion. Neither does
Attorney guarantee any time frame within which Client's case will be resolved.
SECTION VII – CO-COUNSEL RELATIONSHIPS
Client have consulted or retained another attorney, and may be simultaneously
represented by another law firm in addition to Attorney in connection with this
matter. Attorney has relationships with other law firms and Legal Aid or Legal
Services organizations. This contract shall not replace any agreement that Client
may have with any other related attorneys. Often where there are more than one
law firm or organization of attorneys involved, the contingent fee may be shared
pursuant to a separate co-counsel agreement.
Section VII - CLIENT CONTACT INFORMATION
Client’s address, phone number and email address is below. Attorney may
communicate with Client using any of these. If Client’s address, phone number,
or email address changes, Client agrees to immediately notify attorney.
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Section VII - CLIENT'S RIGHTS
The undersigned Client has, before signing this contract, received and read the
statement of client rights and understands each of the rights set forth therein.
The undersigned Client has signed the statement of client rights and received a
signed copy to refer to while being represented by Attorney.
Signatures Below::
Client signature: ______________________
(Client)
Date: _____________________
Client signature: ______________________
(Client))
Date:: _____________________
Accepted by: ______________________________________
For The Law Office Mendoza and Associates
Date: _____________________

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MENDOZA AND ASSOCIATES

Penthouse, Mendoza Building,

ATTORNEY-CLIENT REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT

Section I. – EFFECTIVE DATE

Section II. – SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION

The legal services to be provided by Attorney to Client are as follows:

may avail of;

factual and legal research;

d. In the event that a judgment is entered against Client, or an adverse party

takes an appeal of any ruling or judgment favorable to Client, this contract

shall authorize Attorney to represent Client on that appeal. However,

nothing herein shall obligate Attorney to represent Client in any appeal,

and Attorney reserves the right to decline;

keep Client informed of progress and developments and respond promptly

to Client’s inquiries and communications. Client will be truthful and

cooperative with Attorney; keep Attorney reasonably informed of

developments and of Client’s address, telephone numbers and

whereabouts; and timely make any payments required by this agreement.

Section III. – ATTORNEY’S COMPENSATION

Attorney strives to make quality representation available to consumers who may

and no direct cost, or very little direct cost, to Attorney’s client:

a. In consideration for the services to be performed by Attorney, Client agrees

to pay Attorney at rate of P800,000.00 for his legal services.

Clients when two or more of Attorney’s personnel are engaged in working

on the matter at the same time.

Section IV – COSTS AND EXPENSES

delivery services) associated with sending correspondence, Client understands

costs associated with litigation that Attorney, in Attorney’s sole professional

judgment and discretion, believes is reasonably necessary in bringing the matter

to a successful conclusion. If there is no recovery, Client shall not be obligated

to reimburse those cost. Similarly, if the recovery is insufficient to reimburse

Section V – ATTORNEY’S LIEN

a. Client grants Attorney a lien on all claims in which Attorney represents

b. Attorney shall also have a lien on Client's records, money, or property in

termination of Attorney's services;

of records requested by, or on behalf of client.

Section V – TERMINATION AND WITHDRAWAL

a. Either party may terminate this agreement at any time;

b. Upon the termination of Attorney’s services, whether or not it is terminated

by Client or by Attorney, all unpaid costs that Attorney advanced shall

immediately become due and payable to Attorney. However, if this

agreement is terminated by Attorney, and such termination is not for

cause, Client shall have no obligation to immediately reimburse third party

c. Attorney will be entitled to recover any shifted or contingent fees available

prior to withdrawal pursuant to the doctrine of quantum meruit;

d. Client is similarly free to terminate attorney at any time, provided that if

Client terminates Attorney, Client shall retains substitute counsel and

amounts required under the rate schedule described above.

Section VI – DISCLAIMER OF GUARANTEE

or guarantees regarding the outcome of Client's case. Attorney’s comments

SECTION VII – CO-COUNSEL RELATIONSHIPS

Client have consulted or retained another attorney, and may be simultaneously

represented by another law firm in addition to Attorney in connection with this

pursuant to a separate co-counsel agreement.

Section VII - CLIENT CONTACT INFORMATION

or email address changes, Client agrees to immediately notify attorney.

signed copy to refer to while being represented by Attorney.

Client signature: ______________________

Client signature: ______________________