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tNSIJRANi,r s <br />vVQRK MAY RRCCEEL <br />UNTIL INS 1 BRA "d `E EY'IRE' <br />CLERK OT <br />DATE. <' S <br />LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT <br />A- 2011 -141 <br />This AGREEMENT, made and entered into this : i g-ts day of May 2011 by and between <br />SNR Denton US LLP, a professional law corporation (hereinafter "Attorneys "), and the City of <br />Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the <br />constitution and laws of the State of California ( "City "). <br />d <br />L RECITALS <br />A. City desires to employ Attorneys to assist the City Attorney in the provision of legal <br />services to the City, and <br />J B. Attorneys represent that they are licensed to practice law in the State of California, have <br />special experience and knowledge in a broad range of complex litigation, including class <br />�^ actions, and desire to undertake said employment. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the <br />terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows: <br />1. EMPLOYMENT OF ATTORNEYS. City hereby agrees to and does employ Attorneys, for <br />the compensation hereinafter specified, to assist the City Attorney in transactional and litigation <br />services related to City matters and other legal issues when and as requested by the City Attorney to <br />do so. Attorneys accept said employment and agree to perform, in timely and efficient manner all <br />such services as may be requested by the City Attorney. Attorneys shall confirm their acceptance of <br />work requested by City in writing by e -mail or letter. <br />2. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES RENDERED. <br />A. FEES. City agrees to compensate Attorneys, and Attorneys agree to accept from <br />City, as and for payment in full for all of said services in regard to each such action, compensation <br />at the rates set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part hereof by this reference. <br />B. REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS. City agrees to reimburse Attorneys for out -of- <br />pocket expenses authorized by the City Attorney in connection with the performance of duties under <br />this Agreement. <br />3. METHOD OF PAYMENT. Attorneys shall submit a statement monthly, specifying the <br />services performed, dates, and number of hours of services performed, and itemization of <br />expenses related thereto. <br />4. CONTROL OF LEGAL MATTERS. Attorneys agree that each and every matter or <br />proceeding in which they undertake to assist the City Attorney, as aforesaid, shall be and remain <br />under, and subject to the control and direction of said City Attorney at all stages, and that they shall <br />at all times keep the City Attorney informed of all matters pertaining thereto. City will keep <br />Attorneys informed of all significant developments in matters relating to any representation <br />undertaken by Attorneys. Attorneys further agree, if and when their employment hereunder is <br />