ATTORNEY – CLIENT CONTRACT

This Attorney-Client Fee Contract (“Contract”) is entered into by and

between ____________________ in behalf of _____________, Filipino, of legal age,
married, and with address at ____________________, Philippines, hereinafter referred
to as the “Client” and ATTY. ___________________ hereinafter referred to as the
“Attorney”. The Parties hereby agree that:

1.) CONDITIONS. This Contract will not take effect, and Attorney will have no
obligation to provide legal services, until the Client returns a signed copy of this
Contract.

2.) SCOPE AND DUTIES. The Client hires the Attorney to provide legal services
and act as private counsel for the Client, in relation to the criminal complaint
filed against him for Violation of Sections 5 and 11, Art. II of R.A. 9165 known
as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 docketed as The People of
the Philippines versus ____________________ now pending before the Regional
Trial Court in _______________ in relation to the aforementioned complaint;

3.) BASIC OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES. The Attorney shall provide legal
services as reasonably required by the Client, such as but not limited to the
preparation of Counter-Affidavits, Motions and other necessary pleadings. The
Attorney shall attend hearings and other meetings in relation to the above-
mentioned case. The Attorney shall also respond to Client’s inquiries and act in
all necessary and related legal forms and procedures within reasonable time.
The Attorney will take all steps reasonably necessary to further and protect the
interests of the Client. The Client shall be truthful with the Attorney, cooperate
with the Attorney, keep the Attorney informed of developments, abide by this
Contract, pay the Attorney’s bills on time and keep the Attorney advised of the
Client’s address, telephone number, and whereabouts.

4.) LEGAL AND OTHER FEES. The Client shall be charged and pay the Attorney
the following sum for the following services rendered:

A. ACCEPTANCE FEE. The Client shall pay the Attorney the sum of One
Hundred Fifty Thousand (P150,000.00) upon the signing of this Contract
as Acceptance Fee;

B. APPEARANCE FEE. The Client shall pay the Attorney the sum of Five
Thousand Pesos (Php 5,000.00) for every hearing or meeting made in
connection with any matter which would require the presence of the
Attorney exclusive of meals and other related expenses. This fee shall be
paid, regardless of whether the hearing or meeting is postponed or not,
so long as the Attorney appears for the purpose of attending the hearing
or meeting;

C. ATTORNEY’S FEE.The Client agrees to pay the Attorney’s Fee in the

amount of One Hundred Thousand Pesos (PhP 100,000.00) payable
within the period the case is pending.

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 D. PROGRESSIVE BILLING. The Client shall also pay the sum of not less
than Three Thousand Pesos (Php 3,000.00) for every pleading or affidavit,
other than the counter affidavit, the affidavits of witnesses, and the
petition for bail, that may be filed as may be required by the court or as
the need arises.

E. TRAVEL AND OTHER EXPENSES.Except for the iniatory pleading/petition, the

Client shall pay for the cost of printing, mailing, transportation, meals,
accommodation, and other related expenses for every pleading, documents, or
motions that may be filed or for every meeting or travel that the Attorney is
required to attend outside Davao City.

5.) DISCHARGE AND WITHDRAWAL. Client may discharge Attorney or Attorney

may discharge Client at any time. Attorney may withdraw with Client’s consent
or for good cause. Good cause includes the Client’s breach of this Contract, the
Client’s refusal to cooperate with the Attorney or to follow the Attorney’s advice
on a material matter or any other act or circumstance that would render the
Attorney’s continuing representation unlawful or unethical.

6.) CONCLUSION OF SERVICES. When, for whatever reason, the Attorney’s

services conclude, all unpaid charges shall become immediately due and
payable. Thereupon, the Attorney will, upon the Client’s request, deliver the
Client’s file to latter, along with any of the Client’s funds or property under the
Attorney’s possession.

7.) DISCLAIMER OF GUARANTEE. Nothing in this Contract and nothing in the

Attorney’s statements to Client will be construed as a promise or guarantee
about the outcome of Client’s matters. The Attorney makes no such promises or
guarantees. The Attorney’s comments about the outcome of Client’s matters are
mere expressions of opinion only.

8.) EFFECTIVE DATE. This Contract will take effect after the parties signed this
Contract. The date at the beginning of this Contract is for reference only. Even
if this Contract does not take effect, Client will be obliged to pay Attorney the
reasonable value for any services Attorney may have performed for the Client.

Entered this ___ day of April 2017 in Davao City, Philippines

ATTY. ____________________ _____________________

ATTORNEY CLIENT