Our Terms

Each engagement with a client incorporates the following terms, to the extend not inconsistent with the specific terms of a retainer agreement. If there is an inconsistency between the terms set forth on this page and a retainer agreement with client, the retainer agreement shall control.

My hourly rates are as follows:

The above rates are subject to adjustment from time to time.

The client shall be responsible for all of our charges, billed from time to time. Such charges shall include charges for our services, billed at our rates in effect from time to time. Our charges shall also include out-of-pocket costs which we incur for a client. Examples or out-of-pocket costs which we incur for a client may include, by way of example and not of limitation, filing fees with any court or administrative agency; shipping or courier costs which we incur for a client; and costs of travel, meals, and lodging which we incur in handling a client matter.

Courts of the State of Michigan shall have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising concerning representation of any client. Such disputes may include, by way of example and not of limitation, an action to collect a balance due from a client. All parties to a retainer agreement consent to personal jurisdiction in the State of Michigan.

Dunn Counsel PLC may at any time withdraw from representation of a client and cease performing work for the client for any reason, including, but not limited to, nonpayment of a balance due to the firm.

Each agreement by which our firm procures goods or services incorporates the following terms, which supersede and inconsistent terms or possibly inconsistent terms in a vendor agreement. Any agreement by which our firm procures goods or services may be for a term of not more than one year. No such agreement may automatically renew. Any such agreement may renew only upon the prior written consent of Stephen J. Dunn, Member, Dunn Counsel PLC.