From: To: "'Ocariz, Humberto H. (SHB)'" Subject: RE: Conflict Check Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:30:45 +0000 Importance: Normal Thank you, Bert. The statute (18 USC 2255) provides that the defendant will pay attorney's fees, and the defendant has agreed not to contest liability under the statute (the fight will be limited to the amount of damages to be paid). I plan to propose that you use your regular billing practices, and hopefully the defense will be in agreement. See, you've won your case already and it hasn't even started! From: Ocariz, Humberto H. (SHB) (mailto Se :06 PM To: Subject: RE: Conflict Check $450 per hour. Preliminary conflict check looks fine. While I know you don't represent the Woung girls, do you know if they would prefer a different arrangement such as contingency or reduced hourly rate with a success fee? I have some flexibility if there is an issue. Bert Ocariz From: Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 1:01 PM To: Ocariz, Humberto H. (SHB) Subject: RE: Conflict Check Hi Bert — I think we may get a signed agreement within an hour or two. I must confer with defense counsel before selecting the representative. Can you tell me what your billing rate is? From• Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 10:56 AM To: 'Ocariz, Humberto H. (SHB)' Subject: RE: Conflict Check EFTA00215033