1 / - 88% + ASSIGNMENT #1 - 25 Marks (10%) DUE: Monday, January 25, 2021 no later than 5:00 p.m. Michael, Eliad & Redford LLP (Robert B. Redford) has been retained by Mr. Richard Jones to represent him in a litigation action against the Ontario Lottery and Gaming regarding personal injuries he sustained at Ajax Slots on December 12, 2020. 1) Mr. Jones is an existing client, whose client number is 29761. The last matter opened by the law firm was assigned matter number 203. Assume that there is no conflict within the firm and fill out a new File Opening Label and assign the appropriate client number and matter number to this file. His address is 1971 Putnam Way, Pickering ON LIV 1L4. OLG's lawyer is Mr. Hamid at Smith, Fraser, Hamid & Lee LLP. Their address is: 123 Basile Avenue, Waterwell Ontario, D4P 608. (10 Marks) 2) Draft a Retainer for Mr. Jones to sign. Mr. Redford's hourly rate is $350.00. Mr. Jones agrees that the fee will not be less than $35,000.00. The retainer is $6,000.00 ($3,000.00 already provided). We are not sure when Mr. Jones will be in, so ensure you do not type in a date on the retainer (5 Marks) 3) Someone has accidentally deleted your list of client names & file numbers! You will need to re- type the listed information set out below. Your new list should be in alphabetical order, based on the client name. Please follow the Rules on Alphabetic Filing as discussed in our textbook and in class. Note: business names are bolded for easier identification. (10 Marks) CLIENT MATTER CLIENT/MATTER NO. Richard Jones V . OLG 29761/*** Walter L. McMillan ats Dingwell 20511/001 James Franklin & Sons Ltd. Re: Employment Contract 30019/015 Melanie Lebo Re: Prenuptial Agreement 10347/223 Jason Bates s/t Wilder 34509/001 M. Lebo v. Dr. B. F. Pearce 10347/221 The Really Big Truck Company Re: Corporate Merger 33902/004 Alphablocks Inc. ats Alphabits Ltd. 10529/024 J.T. Turner Re: Divorce from L.W. Turner 32019/001 Lotus Flower Stained Glass Re: Termination of Mr. Dale 32210/001 1) This material will be graded following the deduction outline as posted in the Course Outline. 2) Assignments handed in after 5:00 p.m. will be considered late. There will be 2 marks deducted per day for all late assignments. -Retainer-Te....docCLIENT OTHER PARTY FILE NO. MATTER CLIENT ADDRESS HOME PHONE OPENED BUSINESS PHONE DATE CLOSED OPPOSING COUNSEL PHONE FAX TARIFF EST. FEE RETAINER PAID FILE DISPOSITION RESP. LAWYER TICKLER DATE DUE DATE RESP. LAW CLERKRETAINER 1. Scope of Retainer I," , the undersigned, hereby retain and employ MICHAEL, ELIAD & REDFORD LLP Barristers and Solicitors, the "Firm," as my lawyers and authorize the Firm to represent me in the * action and to take such actions, conduct such proceedings, perform such services, make such disbursements and employ such lawyers, agents and other experts as the Firm considers necessary or proper for the conduct of such matters on my behalf. 2. Deposit I agree that the fee will not be less than $ I also agree that I will be requested to provide an advance on my account of legal fees and disbursements from time to time. I agree to deposit with you the sum of $* as an initial retainer, $' of which I have already provided you with, and to deposit from time to time such interim retainer monies as the Firm may require to meet anticipated fees and disbursements in connection with this matter. This money will be held in the Firm's trust account to my credit to be applied toward such disbursements and legal fees when incurred. I understand that work will not be performed unless sufficient advances are paid to cover the work to be performed. 3. Fees, Disbursements, HST and Interest (a) I agree that the legal fees for this matter will be based on an hourly rate, which is presently $*per hour. (b) I understand that in addition to the legal fees, my bill will include reasonable and necessary disbursements of money paid by the Firm on my behalf. (c) I understand that lawyers are required to charge HST on legal services and must further remit HST following issue of an invoice to a client. In addition to fees and disbursements, I agree to promptly pay any HST chargeable for legal services. (d) I agree that all accounts, including interim accounts, are payable upon receipt, and I agree to pay interest on any amounts outstanding for more than thirty (30) days in accordance with the Solicitor's Act. 4. Appropriation of Client's Trust Funds Received from Third Parties I understand that in the course of this matter, the Firm may receive monies in trust from third parties to my credit. I authorize the Firm to deduct from such monies legal fees, disbursements, and interest on outstanding bills or taxes. I also agree that any settlement funds which are obtained on my behalf with respect to the matter herein shall be made | payable to MICHAEL, ELIAD & REDFORD LLP, in Trust, and this shall serve as my irrevocable and sufficient authority for doing so. I also agree that any settlement funds or proceeds, which are paid on my behalf to MICHAEL, ELIAD & REDFORD LLP, in Trust. shall be used to pay any accounts owing by me to the Firm for services rendered. 5. Disclosure I understand that subject to my legal requirements to disclose information, all communications with the Firm will be kept confidential. I acknowledge and agree that the Firm may disclose information regarding my file to such of the Firm's partners, associates or staff as may be reasonably necessary, and I understand that they will be bound by the same duty of confidentiality. 6. Termination of Our Services I agree that in the Firm's discretion, it may withdraw from acting on my behalf upon delivery of notice to my last known address, and I agree to execute a consent to this effect if an application to the Court is required. Without limiting the generality of this paragraph I agree that an instruction to the Firm to take action, which the Firm considers to be unprofessional or illegal, will be grounds for termination of the retainer. I further agree that non-payment of any account will be grounds for immediate termination by the Firm of this retainer.RETAINER 1. Scope of Retainer I," , the undersigned, hereby retain and employ MICHAEL, ELIAD & REDFORD LLP Barristers and Solicitors, the "Firm," as my lawyers and authorize the Firm to represent me in the * action and to take such actions, conduct such proceedings, perform such services, make such disbursements and employ such lawyers, agents and other experts as the Firm considers necessary or proper for the conduct of such matters on my behalf. 2. Deposit I agree that the fee will not be less than $ I also agree that I will be requested to provide an advance on my account of legal fees and disbursements from time to time. I agree to deposit with you the sum of $* as an initial retainer, $' of which I have already provided you with, and to deposit from time to time such interim retainer monies as the Firm may require to meet anticipated fees and disbursements in connection with this matter. This money will be held in the Firm's trust account to my credit to be applied toward such disbursements and legal fees when incurred. I understand that work will not be performed unless sufficient advances are paid to cover the work to be performed. 3. Fees, Disbursements, HST and Interest (a) I agree that the legal fees for this matter will be based on an hourly rate, which is presently $*per hour. (b) I understand that in addition to the legal fees, my bill will include reasonable and necessary disbursements of money paid by the Firm on my behalf. (c) I understand that lawyers are required to charge HST on legal services and must further remit HST following issue of an invoice to a client. In addition to fees and disbursements, I agree to promptly pay any HST chargeable for legal services. (d) I agree that all accounts, including interim accounts, are payable upon receipt, and I agree to pay interest on any amounts outstanding for more than thirty (30) days in accordance with the Solicitor's Act. 4. Appropriation of Client's Trust Funds Received from Third Parties I understand that in the course of this matter, the Firm may receive monies in trust from third parties to my credit. I authorize the Firm to deduct from such monies legal fees, disbursements, and interest on outstanding bills or taxes. I also agree that any settlement funds which are obtained on my behalf with respect to the matter herein shall be made | payable to MICHAEL, ELIAD & REDFORD LLP, in Trust, and this shall serve as my irrevocable and sufficient authority for doing so. I also agree that any settlement funds or proceeds, which are paid on my behalf to MICHAEL, ELIAD & REDFORD LLP, in Trust. shall be used to pay any accounts owing by me to the Firm for services rendered. 5. Disclosure I understand that subject to my legal requirements to disclose information, all communications with the Firm will be kept confidential. I acknowledge and agree that the Firm may disclose information regarding my file to such of the Firm's partners, associates or staff as may be reasonably necessary, and I understand that they will be bound by the same duty of confidentiality. 6. Termination of Our Services I agree that in the Firm's discretion, it may withdraw from acting on my behalf upon delivery of notice to my last known address, and I agree to execute a consent to this effect if an application to the Court is required. Without limiting the generality of this paragraph I agree that an instruction to the Firm to take action, which the Firm considers to be unprofessional or illegal, will be grounds for termination of the retainer. I further agree that non-payment of any account will be grounds for immediate termination by the Firm of this retainer