Clients
Dunn Counsel PLC performs services only pursuant to a retainer agreement with a client. Each engagement with a client incorporates the following terms, except to the extent specifically negated by 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.
We charge for our services at our rates in effect from time to time.
We also charge for out-of-pocket expenses which we incur in representing a client.
The client shall be responsible for all of Dunn Counsel PLC’s charges, billed from time to time. Such charges shall include charges for professional services, as well as out-of-pocket costs incurred for the client. Such costs may include, by way of example and not of limitation, filing fees with any court or administrative agency; shipping or courier costs; and costs of travel, meals, and lodging.
Courts of the State of Michigan shall have exclusive jurisdiction over litigation between Dunn Counsel PLC and any present or past client. Such litigation may include, by way of example and not of limitation, an action to collect a balance due from a client. All parties to such litigation 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.
Vendors
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.
Dunn Counsel PLC provides legal services pursuant to formal engagement agreements with its clients. The terms below apply to all engagements unless specifically modified by a written retainer agreement.
In the event of any conflict between these terms and the terms of a signed retainer agreement, the retainer agreement shall control.
Each engagement with Dunn Counsel PLC begins with a retainer agreement establishing the scope of services and responsibilities of both the firm and the client.
Hourly rates are subject to adjustment from time to time. Clients will be responsible for all charges incurred in connection with legal services provided by Dunn Counsel PLC.
Client invoices may include professional service fees and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred while representing the client.
Such expenses may include, but are not limited to:
Courts located in the State of Michigan shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any litigation between Dunn Counsel PLC and any current or former client.
Such matters may include, without limitation, actions involving collection of unpaid balances or disputes arising from the attorney-client relationship.
All parties consent to personal jurisdiction within the State of Michigan.
Dunn Counsel PLC reserves the right to withdraw from representation and discontinue services at any time for any reason permitted by applicable law, including failure by a client to satisfy outstanding payment obligations.
Agreements through which Dunn Counsel PLC procures goods or services are subject to the following terms, which supersede any conflicting or inconsistent provisions contained within vendor agreements.
Any agreement entered into for the procurement of goods or services shall have a term of no longer than one year.
Vendor agreements shall not automatically renew. Any renewal must receive prior written approval from:
