1. This acknowledges that (the Client) * has retained Twin-Oak Attorneys (the "Attorney"), to represent and assist the Client concerning the defense of an Unlawful Detainer Action to be filed by the Client against the Client's tenant in connection with the Property Known as (Property Name) * .


2. In consideration of the professional services rendered and to be rendered by the Attorney, the Client agreed to pay $1,500.00 (One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars) payable immediately upon signing this Retainer Agreement. The Client further agrees that should the Unlawful Detainer proceed to trial, the Attorney would charge an additional $1,000.00 (One Thousand Dollars).


3. Attorney will incur various costs and expenses in performing legal services under this Agreement. Client agrees to pay for all cost, disbursement and expenses in addition to the agreed fees. The cost and expenses commonly include, service of process charges, filing fees, jury fees, notary fees, deposition costs and other delivery fees, postage, photocopying and other reproduction costs, travel costs including parking, mileage, transportation, meals and hotel costs, investigation expenses, consultants' fees, expert witness, professional, mediator, arbitrator and/or special master fees and other similar items.


4. CLIENT UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THIS RETAINER PAYMENT WILL NOT BE RETURNED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES IF ATTORNEY PERFORMS THE WORK.


5. Client understands hat attorney guarantees that they will do all that they can do in order to achieve the Client's objective, that they will act diligently in the matter, but at times there exist processing delays which are totally beyond the control of Attorney.


6. Client further understands that due to administrative problems with the court in that handling or processing of the documents it may be difficult to find out information regarding the status of the case, and that attorney may attempt to find out about the Client's case through written inquiries. However, the Client understands that the fee provided in this agreement will include time spent by Attorney for making inquiries and the prosecuting or defending this case.


7. It is agreed that no guarantee has been made as to the time the casa will take, nor with regard to the successful outcome of the case. It is further agreed that the Client cooperates with Attorney and that s/he will keep Attorney advised of changes of the Client's address and telephone number, as well as other circumstances bearing on the case and the Client will execute applications as required and obtain as soon as possible all documents and information that may be necessary to a successful conclusion of the case.


8. The Client also understands that it is essential that the Client advises the Attorney of the true facts about the tenancy issues or matters that may affect the outcome of this case. The Client agrees that should the Client wish to terminate this Agreement, the Client will first make the payment according to this Retainer Agreement as well as pay all prior payments due plus all outstanding disbursements expended on the case.


Kingsley Opia-Enwemuche, Esq
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Twin-Oak Attorneys