9-24 Agreement.pdf

the TOWNSHIP on a monthly basis. The invoices shall set forth in detail the time expended each day and description of the services rendered, All invoices shall, at a minimum, set forth: (i) the name of the matter; (ii) date(s) of services rendered; (iii) the attorney’s name, initials, or other such identification; (iv) the attorney’s hourly rate; (v) total charge for the task or billing entry; (vi) detailed description of the service rendered; and (vii) the amount of time spent on the particular task. COUNSEL shall not block bill for any services rendered. For purposes of this Agreement, “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’ Billing Guidelines. The amounts for such expenses shall be itemized on the monthly invoices provided to the TOWNSHIP. 5. 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.