Terms & Conditions
Standard Billing Rates and Technology Policies
CORPORATE LAW PARTNERS, PLLC
STANDARD BILLING RATES AND TECHNOLOGY POLICIES
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT
The Billing Rates and Technology Policies herein are incorporated by reference into all Retainer Agreements and Engagement Letters executed by Corporate Law Partners, PLLC (the “Firm”). By engaging the Firm, the Client explicitly agrees to the terms, billing methodologies, and policies outlined below.
1. Firm Professionals and Hourly Rates
The Firm provides legal services across multiple jurisdictions. Fees are based on the hourly rates of the professionals working on your matter, or through alternative fee arrangements for specific tasks.
| Professional | Rate |
|---|---|
| Benjamin R. Skjold | $500 to $675/hour |
| Anne E. Viner | $500 to $675/hour |
| Pamela K. Elkow | $500 to $675/hour |
| Associates, Of Counsel, and Specialized Staff | $175 to $450/hour |
| Blended Rate | $150 to $325/hour |
Blended Rate:To maximize client value, the Firm utilizes a “Blended Rate” ranging from $150 to $325 per hour. This rate applies to time entries that include AI-assisted document production, AI-assisted legal research, and human-level activity that does not require senior attorney execution.
2. Fees, Alternative Billing, and Technology-Driven Efficiency
The Firm leverages advanced legal technologies, including automated document assembly, proprietary form libraries, precedent databases, practice management software, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) (“Technologies”), to deliver legal services with maximum efficiency.
Because the Firm has invested significant capital and intellectual property into these systems, services are frequently billed utilizing an alternative billing methodology. Under this model, the Client is billed an amount that reflects the reasonable value of the final work product, the utilization of the Firm’s proprietary systems, and the substantive attorney expertise required to supervise and finalize the output. The Client expressly acknowledges that the rapid completion of a task due to the Firm’s utilization of AI or other technologies does not diminish the value of the legal services provided, and the Firm is entitled to reasonably bill for the value of the completed task rather than the raw mechanical time expended. A minimum charge of one-tenth (0.10) of an hour will be billed for each item of service not subject to a specific flat rate.
3. File Retention and Public Communications
Upon discharge or termination, the Firm may charge a reasonable copy charge for copying the file to return to the Client. The Firm sometimes identifies clients in public communications, including press releases and the Firm’s website, to describe its capabilities. Client consents to the inclusion of Client’s name in such communications in appropriate circumstances.
4. Modification of Terms and Conditions
The Firm reserves the right to modify, update, or amend these Standard Terms and Conditions from time to time. Any material changes to the Firm’s hourly rates, blended rates, or billing practices will be communicated to the Client. The Client agrees that notice of such modifications may be validly provided by including a statement or link on the Client’s monthly invoice directing the Client to the updated Terms and Conditions on the Firm’s website. Continued engagement of the Firm and payment of subsequent invoices after such notice constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms and Conditions.
5. Independent Legal Review
The Client is advised that they have the right to seek independent, outside legal counsel to review the Firm’s Retainer Agreement and these Terms and Conditions prior to executing any engagement.
Complete Terms and Conditions, including technology, data security, and conflicts of interest policies, are provided with the Firm’s Retainer Agreement and Engagement Letter.