This Attorney-Client Fee Contract is for use in the entertainment industry in the State of California. This contract sets out the specific arrangement between the attorney and client including the scope of legal services to be provided, the attorney’s hourly rate and how expenses or costs will be paid. It also sets out that either party may withdraw or discharge the other at any time and attorney must advise other parties of any potential conflicts of interest. It is imperative that this contract be memorialized in writing. A written Attorney-Client Fee Contract for use in the entertainment industry in California will prove useful in the event there are disagreements or misunderstandings between the parties.

This California Attorney-Client Fee Contract includes the following provisions:

• Parties: Sets out the names of the client and the attorney;
• Scope and Duties: Clearly sets out the scope of legal services the attorney will provide including counseling, negotiations and contracts for the entertainment industry;
• Legal Fees: Sets out the amount of retainer, the attorney’s hourly rate and who is responsible for the payment of costs and expenses;
• Conflict of Interest: Sets out that attorney is obligated to inform any other client regarding potential conflicts of interest;
• Arbitration: Any disputes between the client and attorney shall be settled by binding arbitration in Los Angeles County, California;
• Signatures: Both client and attorney must sign and date this contract.

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State Law Compliance: This form complies with the laws of California