68-22 Exhibit - Professonal Svcs. Agreement - Kayser - Asst. Twp. Atty. 2022.pdf

“block billing” shall refer to the practice of grouping together multiple activities or tasks under one (1) time entry. 4. Reimbursement for Expenses. COUNSEL may seek reimbursement for actual expenses reasonably incurred, such as postage, copying, mileage, meals, parking, court reporters or delivery of documents in accordance with the TOWNSHIP’s Billing Guidelines. The amounts for such expenses shall be itemized on the monthly invoices provided to the TOWNSHIP. & Administrative Work, Secretarial Services and Multiple Attorney Billing. COUNSEL shall not bill the TOWNSHIP for office overhead expenses such as secretarial or administrative support staff and billing for multiple attorneys for internal conferences or attendance at outside meetings and events should be discouraged and minimized. 6. Billing for Travel Time. COUNSEL may bill the TOWNSHIP for travel time to and from any destinations in connection with matters of litigation, arbitration or mediation which COUNSEL is handling for the TOWNSHIP at one-half of the normal hourly rate for such matters. Te Coordination of Representation. COUNSEL shall coordinate and regularly communicate with the appropriate TOWNSHIP officials, department heads, TOWNSHIP employees and any others involved, regarding the status of various legal matters and the need for information and cooperation on their part. 8. Professional Liability Coverage Required. At all times during COUNSEL’s retention by the TOWNSHIP, COUNSEL shall comply with the applicable New Jersey Court Rules requirements for professional liability coverage. COUNSEL shall maintain in good standing one or more policies of lawyers' professional liability insurance which shall insure COUNSEL’s firm against liability imposed upon it by law for damages resulting from any claim 4833-6310-6278, v. 1