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t <br /> - � E <br /> 3: Matters Covered by`Insurance: Whenever a claim is made with an <br /> insurance carrier that arises out of a legal issue within the scope of this <br /> Contract for Legal Services,the City.will recommend that the Law Firm be . <br /> utilized by the insurance carrier in the matter for which the claim is made. <br /> The City may recommend the Law.Firm to-an insurance carrier for claims <br /> arising out-of matters which are outside of the scope of this Contract for <br /> Legal Services. At thepoint in time when an insurance carrier admits <br /> coverage;-and to the extent that they will provide retroactive payments for <br /> attorneys'.fees,the Law Firm will receive its payments*for services <br /> rendered from the insurance carrier and not the City..To the extent that an <br /> insurance carrier-does not pay for legal services rendered by the Law Firm, <br /> including any.deductibles,the City will pay the Law-Finn for services <br /> rendered at the rates charged to-the insurance company, subjectto the <br /> billing and payment provisions of paragraph 5. <br /> 4. Responsible Attorney and Staff. Joseph J. Langel shall be the primary <br /> attorney for the City. Mr. Langel shall be responsible for the performance <br /> of this agreement, although he-may be assisted by other attorneys-or <br /> support staff in the firm. Mr. Langel shall supervise all work performed on. <br /> behalf of the City. <br /> 5. Conflict of Interest and Attorney/Client Privilege Issues: <br /> 5.1 Conflict of Interest: The Law Firm will notify the City if the Law <br /> Firm represents or has ever represented an opposing party in a legal <br /> matter, whether within or outside of any of the retainers. The Law <br /> Firm declares that it represents many school districts, cities, <br /> counties, and other public entities throughout the State of Minnesota, <br /> and.in-the area of the City of Ramsey. <br /> 5.2 Attorney/Client Privilege: The Law Firm is authorized to utilize e- <br /> mail without encryption to transmit and receive confidential client <br /> information.. Cordless and cellular telephones may be used by the <br /> Law Firm to transmit and receive confidential client information. <br /> The City specifically acknowledges that it understands the <br /> confidentiality risks associated with inadvertent interception. <br /> 6. Billing Format,-Cycle,Payment Expectations and Interests. <br /> 6:1 Retainers: The retainer for the retainer services described in <br /> Paragraph 1.1 shall be as follows: <br /> 2016 (Feb. =Dec.) $3,000/month <br />