LAW OFFICES OF

Paul Strauss & Associates, P.C.

1020 16th Street, NW
5th Floor
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
202-220-3100
FAX 202-220-3103

LEGAL REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT

This Agreement is entered into on October 9th 2014 between 1474 Columbia Rd. Tenants
Association of 2014, Inc., a nonprofit corporation and tenant association organized under
the laws of the District of Columbia (Client), and The Law Offices of Paul Strauss and
Associates, PC (Attorney), practicing law at 1020 16th St. NW, 5th Floor in the District of
Columbia.

Article I
Commencement and Scope of Representation

Section 1.1. Commencement of Representation. Attorney will commence

representation of Client once Attorney receives a signed copy of this Agreement from
Client.

Section 1.2. Client’s Goal. Client has retained Attorney to represent it in

assertion of its statutory tenant rights; to assist the Association in purchasing the building
located at 1474 Columbia Rd. N.W., pursuant to those statutory rights; or to negotiate an
agreement with a developer who will purchase the property in exchange for valuable
consideration to the tenants; or to market and transfer the statutory tenant rights in
exchange for valuable consideration to any other party (including the buyer or seller
named in the underlying contract; to provide legal and other tactical advice to the
Association with regard to any of the above.

Section 1.3. Services to be performed by Attorney. Attorney agrees to help

Client achieve Client’s goal by representing them in any negotiations or subsequent
litigation in furtherance of the goals set forth in Section 1.2. These legal services will be
performed by Mr. Strauss or attorneys under his supervision.

Services to be performed by non-lawyers may include:

a) Investigation as to relevant facts relating to dispute in question.

b) Services of papers, clerical support, and messenger services.

Attorney will not perform any legal services other than those already agreed to by
Client without first obtaining Client’s authorization. Client acknowledges that Attorney
has made no promises about the outcome of Attorney’s legal representation of Client.

This agreement in no way obligates Attorney to perform services for any existing
or subsequently formed entity, joint venture or development partner.

Section 1.4. Client’s Duties. Client agrees to pay Attorney the fees and
expenses specified in Article II. Client also agrees to fully cooperate with Attorney and
provide information that will help Attorney achieve Client’s goal.

Section 1.5. Decisions To Be Made By Attorney. Client authorizes Attorney

to take all actions on Client’s behalf that Attorney feels are desirable except for making
the following decision which must be made by Client: acceptance of any offer of
settlement or agreement. Attorney agrees to notify Client of any offer to settle the
controversy and to explain its terms.

Section 1.6. Keeping Client Informed about Developments. Attorney agrees

to promptly notify Client of all significant developments affecting the scope of Attorney’s
representation of Client and to consult with Client about those developments. Attorney
agrees to keep Client informed about the status of the matter of representation and
courses of action being taken or recommended by Attorney. Attorney agrees to provide
Client, at Client’s request and expense, with copies of all written materials pertaining to
Client’s matter of representation.

Section 1.7. Ownership of Attorney’s Work Product. Attorney’s work

product will be owned by Attorney.

Article II
Fees and Expenses

Section 2.1. Retainer. Attorney expressly waives any retainer fee in exchange
for the consideration outlined in section 2.2.

Section 2.2. Contingent Fee. Shall be paid pursuant to Attachment A.

Section 2.3. Expenses. Client agrees to pay the fees or charges of persons and
entities hired by Attorney to perform services necessary to help Attorney achieve Client’s
goal (e.g., court reporters, appraisers, accountants, investigators, expert and other
witnesses, and other attorneys to handle ancillary matters in other localities). Client also
agrees to reimburse Attorney for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred while
performing legal services for Client (e.g., court reporters, appraisers, accountants,
investigators, expert and other witnesses, and other attorneys to handle ancillary matters
in other localities). Client also agrees to reimburse Attorney for reasonable out-of-pocket
expenses incurred while performing legal services for Client (e.g., charges for serving
and filing papers, copying documents, depositions, transcripts, investigations, long-
distance telephone calls, travel expenses.)
 Section 2.4. Payment of Fees and Expenses. Client agrees to reimburse
Attorney for out-of-pocket expenses as stated above at the conclusion of the
representation. Attorney agrees to specifically identify all fees and expenses billed to
Client. Should Client receive any financial gain resulting from the representation, the
out-of-pocket expenses will be deducted from this amount after the contingency fee
outlined in Section 2.2. is applied.

Section 2.5. Attorney’s Lien. Client gives Attorney a lien on Client’s claims and
any causes of action filed on those claims and on any money recovered to secure all
money due under this agreement for legal services rendered and expenses incurred. This
includes consideration due to or received by the tenant association resulting from a
transfer of tenant rights.

Article III
Conflict of Interest

Attorney agrees not to represent anyone with interests that directly conflict with
Client’s without prior approval of Client.

Article IV
Termination of Representation

Section 4.1. Termination by Client. Client may terminate Attorney’s

representation at any time for any reason but agrees to pay fees earned and expenses
incurred by Attorney prior to date of written notice of termination. 1 If Client terminates
representation, Client shall compensate attorney for the time actually spent representing
client at Attorney’s then prevailing rates.

Section 4.2. Termination by Attorney. Attorney may stop representing Client if

Client fails to fulfill this Agreement or if permitted or required by the District of
Columbia Rules of Professional Responsibility or rules of the District of Columbia Court
of Appeals. Attorney must notify Client of intention to withdraw from representing
Client in writing. Client agrees to pay Attorney for all fees earned and expenses incurred
prior to the date of withdrawal at Attorney’s then prevailing hourly rates

Article V
Modification of Agreement

This Agreement is the entire agreement between Attorney and Client regarding
Attorney’s legal representation of Client. The terms of this Agreement may only be
modified in writing signed by both Client and Attorney.

1
For purposes of this agreement, Client shall be defined as the Tenant Association acting by majority of its
General Membership.
In witness whereof, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above
written.

By the Client:_______________________________________
1474 Columbia Rd. Tenants Association of 2014, Inc..
By Jaime Ortiz
Its President

By the Law Firm:____________________________________

Law Offices of Paul Strauss & Associates, P.C.
By Its President
 Attachment A

1. It is the intention of the parties to incorporate this attachment into the Retainer
Agreement and it is intended to have the same force and effect as if it appeared in
the body of that document. This attachment is intended to fully explain the
contingent fee arrangement between and among the Parties.

2. If the Tenant Association either solely, jointly or through a successor entity

secures financing and purchases the building, then the Association agrees to pay
Attorney a fee based on the total contract price of the building. This fee shall be
owed if the Tenant Association or a successor entity which either has or will be
formed purchases the building. The amount of the fee will be 1.5% of the contract
price of the building, regardless of the corporate entity, joint venture or individual
who eventually will purchase the building.

3. In the event that the Tenant Association, transfers its legal rights in exchange for
monetary consideration, then the amount of such fee will be 33 1/3% of the
amount of the consideration.

4. If no property is acquired by Client, and if the Tenant Association fails to transfer

its legal rights in exchange for consideration then no fee will be owed.

5. In the event that the Tenant Association, either solely, or jointly through a
successor entity, is able to acquire the property in a manner for which it also
receives monetary consideration from a third party, Attorney shall be entitled to
33 1/3% of the monetary consideration, in addition to any fees earned pursuant to
paragraph #2 of this attachment.

6. In the event that any Real Estate Broker or Agent designated by the Association
performs services or in any way becomes entitled to any share of any sales
commission and in the event that the Real Estate Broker or Agent desires Attorney
to consult with or provide legal advice to him/her regarding the transaction,
Association consents to such an arrangement between Broker/Agent and Attorney.

By the Client:_______________________________________

1474 Columbia Rd. Tenants Association of 2014, Inc.

By Jaime Ortiz
Its President

By the Attorney:__________________________
Law Offices of Paul Strauss & Associates, P.C.
By Its President