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matter-closing-letter.docx
1035-00002 · 13 clauses
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1. Purpose of This Letter and Confirmation of Matter Conclusion
1. Purpose of This Letter and Confirmation of Matter Conclusion We write to confirm that the above-referenced matter has been concluded to a successful resolution and that Calderwood & Harkness LLP is formally closing the engagement file associated with your custody and parenting-plan dispute. As you are aware, on February 9, 2024, the Honorable Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, approv
2. Summary of the Engagement Medium
⚑ Confidentiality undertaking
2. Summary of the Engagement Calderwood & Harkness LLP was engaged by you on April 18, 2023, to represent you in a confidential custody and parenting-plan dispute concerning your two minor children, Isabela Luz Fonseca-Medrano (date of birth: February 11, 2017) and Mateo Elías Fonseca-Medrano (date of birth: August 29, 2019), with their father, Rafael J. Medrano. The dispute arose following the entry of a dissolution
3. Summary of Key Milestones and Outcome
3. Summary of Key Milestones and Outcome The following is a summary of the principal milestones and events during the course of the representation, provided for your records: May 2, 2023 — Request for Order Filed. The firm filed a Request for Order re Custody and Child Support with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, initiating the formal post-judgment custody proceedings and placing before the c
4. Summary of Final Agreement Terms Medium
⚑ Liability cap to check against exposure
4. Summary of Final Agreement Terms For your reference and records, the following is a summary of the material terms of the Stipulated Agreement as approved and entered by the court. This summary is provided for convenience only and does not supersede or modify the terms of the actual agreements, which are enclosed with this letter. In the event of any discrepancy between this summary and the executed agreements, the
5. Final Billing Summary Standard
⚑ Commercial term
5. Final Billing Summary Set forth below is a summary of the total fees and costs incurred during the engagement, as well as the current status of your account with the firm. 5.1 Professional Fees The total professional fees billed for the engagement amount to $147,325.00. The following hourly rates were applied to the work performed by each member of the engagement team: Detailed monthly invoices reflecting the hour
6. Enclosed Documents
6. Enclosed Documents For your records and safekeeping, enclosed with this letter are the following documents:
1. Copy of the filed Stipulation for Judgment re Custody, Parenting Plan & Child Support,
1. Copy of the filed Stipulation for Judgment re Custody, Parenting Plan & Child Support, as entered by the court on February 9, 2024;
2. Copy of the court's signed order approving and entering the Stipulated Agreement;
2. Copy of the court's signed order approving and entering the Stipulated Agreement;
3. Copy of the executed Stipulated Custody & Parenting Plan Agreement, dated January 31,
3. Copy of the executed Stipulated Custody & Parenting Plan Agreement, dated January 31, 2024, together with all exhibits thereto, including: (a) Exhibit A — Holiday & Vacation Schedule; and (b) Exhibit B — Right of First Refusal & Travel Notice Protocol; and
4. Copy of the executed Child Support Agreement, dated January 31, 2024.
4. Copy of the executed Child Support Agreement, dated January 31, 2024. Please review the enclosed documents carefully to ensure they are complete and consistent with your understanding of the agreements reached. If you have any questions regarding any of the enclosed documents, please contact the firm promptly.
7. Document Retention Advisory
7. Document Retention Advisory We strongly advise you to retain the enclosed originals and copies of all court orders and executed agreements in a safe and secure location. These documents may be needed for future reference in connection with the implementation and enforcement of the Stipulated Agreement, as well as for any future modification proceedings that may arise. In accordance with Calderwood & Harkness LLP's
8. Continuing Obligations and Future Matters Medium
⚑ Liability cap to check against exposure
8. Continuing Obligations and Future Matters Although the engagement has concluded and this letter constitutes the formal closure of the attorney-client relationship for purposes of Matter No. 1035-00002, we wish to bring to your attention certain continuing obligations arising from the Stipulated Agreement, compliance with which is your responsibility going forward. The Stipulated Agreement contains several provisio
9. Expression of Appreciation Standard
⚑ Commercial term
9. Expression of Appreciation In closing, we wish to express our sincere appreciation for the confidence you placed in Calderwood & Harkness LLP and in the members of the engagement team throughout this matter. Representing you in the resolution of your custody and parenting-plan dispute was a privilege, and we are gratified by the favorable outcome that was achieved. The negotiated settlement secured meaningful prot