Box Two contains a big case that appears to have settled, however, the old office was so overwhelmed that they didn't prepare settlement paperwork! This is money just waiting to come into the office, so a settlement sheet needs to be prepared so that monies can be disbursed. Care should be taken to document deadlines with regard to any monies that need to be left in escrow, if any, as well as to itemize all disbursements on settlement sheets. Any fees to come in to the firm will go directly to the new firm. There is also what appears to be a ledger documenting the work done/fee taken on another client's file. Thus, the amount on retainer left in escrow needs to be determined, and a letter sent to that client itemizing to him how much fee has been earned, what is remaining in the escrow account, and any additional fees that are owing the new firm at this time. The documentation associated with these cases is described below. (1 of 4) docReader Pow Search W F O O G2. A settlement sheet for the first case in Box Two, itemizing all disbursements, and noting any deadlines (if any) for disburse monies left in escrow; 3. A ledger sheet itemizing all fee earned on the other client's file in Box Two, and then a letter drafted to the client (for the attorney's signature), advising him as to where his escrow monies went, what still remains of his escrow account, and what, if any, monies are due from him at this time to ensure that the case keeps progressing; 4. Timesheets for all work involved for these files. Remember, not everything that you do is billable, so take care to only list things that can ultimately be charged to the client. I will be available for questions/concerns by email - consider me one of your supervisors back at the main office that you can check with concerning any questions as to calendaring or settlement. (2 of 4) docReader Po Q Search W 15 [X] 17 & R Y U P G H K C V B N M? BOX TWO: The case of Johnson v. Atlantic Records, et al., has been settled on behalf of your client, Jackie Johnson. You can assume that you have found the following documents in the second Banker's Box: Settlement draft in the amount of $300,000.00 Ledger sheets from the old firm indicating costs advanced of $26,532.19 . Contingency Fee Agreement signed by the client setting fee at 1/3 of the recovery Notice from Medicare verifying they have paid $8,300 in medicals on behalf of Ms. Johnson, and are asserting a lien for this amount Letter of agreement between the old firm and Dr. Rowe that the client's unpaid balance with his office will be paid from settlement proceeds - that amount is $17,320.45 Note from the old firm's bookkeeper that Ms. Johnson still owed that office $4,000 in legal fees for representing her in a custody matter, and that this amount was to be taken from her recovery in this case at the time of settlement (4 of 4) docReader Powered by Q Search O W O O OAdam Norris retained the old law firm for representation in a custody battle in Family Court. At the time of retaining the firm, Mr. Norris was advised that this matter would take $10,000 to start, and that the firm would let him know as fee was earned/drawn from that initial retainer payment. As far as you can tell, however, fee was continually taken from this account, but no letters were ever sent to Mr. Norris as per the agreement. After a lot of searching, you find the following items: 10/3/22: $10,000 deposited into escrow account . 10/14/22: $300 paid in court costs for filing paperwork 11/1/22: $1,500 in fee taken as earned 12/1/22: $1,500 additional fee taken as earned 12/15/22: $1,000 paid to expert witness for deposition 1/3/23: $1,500 additional fee taken 2/3/23: $1,500 additional fee taken 3/1/23: $1,500 additional fee taken 4/1/23: Note from the Court that additional filing fees of $500 are due from counsel at this time You know that your firm typically requires a minimum of $1,000 to remain in escrow for active Family Court cases, and have been advised that the rules of your firm will be applied to all new cases that are coming in from this other office. docReader Powere 9