Shirokov v. Dunlap, Grubb & Weaver PLLC et al

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COMPLAINT Class Action on behalf of Plaintiff and all others similarly situated against All Defendants Filing fee: $ 350, receipt number 0101-3166655 (Fee Status: Filing Fee paid), filed by Dmitriy Shirokov. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit K, # 13 Exhibit Exhibit L, # 14 Exhibit Exhibit M, # 15 Exhibit Exhibit N, # 16 Exhibit Exhibit O, # 17 Exhibit Exhibit P)(Sweet, Jason)

Shirokov v. Dunlap, Grubb & Weaver PLLC et al
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In addition, even after the normal conclusion of services, including but not limited to intellectual property prosecution projects, if Attorney ever is called upon to perform additional services, including being deposed about the matters that were the subject of the representation, Client agrees to pay Attorney (or the lawyer's thencurrent employer) the then-applicable hourly rates for the applicable lawyer's time, including preparation time. Client acknowledges that, for the filing of trademark, patent, or copyright applications, the fees only cover the filing of the application and not work on subsequent office actions or appeals. All additional Drvices areAccept: seo You at an additional charge. 3. LEGAL SERVICES SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED. If Client desires Attorney to provide any legal services not to be provided under this Agreement, a separate agreement between Attorney and Client will be required. 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