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t <br />._.? WVi?k- ._, "."?°u. HAVERFIELD LLP <br />?, ., . _ e . . A. _ . _ ,_.... <br />. ? <br />EXHIBIT A <br />R. Todd Hunt <br />Direct Dial: 216.928.2935 <br />E-mail.• rthunt@walterhav.com <br />s''a y b"y <br />May 21, 2004 <br />Via Facsimile <br />(Original by U.S. Mail) <br />James M. Dubelko, Esq. <br />Director of Law <br />City of Nortli Olmsted <br />5200 Dover Center Road <br />North Olmsted, OH 44070 <br />Re: Letter of Engagement (Representation of City in State, ex rel. Musial <br />u Citv ofNorth Olmsted, et al. <br />Dear Mr. Dubelko: <br />At your request, we are pleased to submit this proposed engagement letter in connection with <br />the above-referenced matter. As we discussed, our firm requires an executed engagement letter such <br />as this for all new clients and for all new matters for existing clients. <br />Fundamental to an attorney - client relationship is an understanding of the terms and <br />conditions upon which we will be providing legal services. Accordingly, the purpose of this letter is <br />to clarify and confirm these terms and conditions. I will haUe primary responsibility for the legal <br />representation of the City in the above-referenced lawsuit and will use Attorney Barbara R. <br />Marburger of our firm as co-counsel of record. Ms. Marburger and I have extensive experience with <br />public records issues, mandamus actions and general municipal li#igation. (Please see our <br />biographies enclosed herein.) I may utilize other attorneys and legal assistants in our office in the <br />best exercise of my professional judgment. If at any time you ha.ve any questions or concems, please <br />contact me at once. <br />Scope of Services <br />Specifically, our services will necessitate: consultation with your office with respect to all <br />matters involved in the case; review of all court filings and your Department's file in this lawsuit; <br />filing a notice of appearance in the case; reviewing all City documents which are the subject of the <br />mandamus action; ongoing representation of the City and the Safety Director in the lawsuit; and <br />periodic correspondence and consultation with your office and other City officials as necessary and <br />as requested. <br />4025U3-1 <br />The Tower at Erieview • 1301 E. Ninth Street • Suite 3500 • Cleveland, Ohio 44114-1821 <br />TeL• 216.781.1212 • Fax: 216.575.0911 • www.walterhav.com <br />r