12-0326_WOODRUFF, SPRADLIN & SMART_Attorney Letter WOODRUFF, SPRADLIN &SMART
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Mayor Larry Kramer and
Members of the City Council
City of San Juan Capistrano D
32400 Paseo Adelanto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Re: Legal Services Cost Containment; Fees Adjustment
Dear Mayor Kramer and Members of the City Council:
In response to recent concerns raised by City Manager Brust regarding containing legal
costs, we are reducing our rates for attorneys from the current $197/hr. to $190/hr., effective
April 1, 2012. Our paralegal rate will remain at $110/hr. Our blended rates provide a great
value to the City because the City benefits from receiving service from our most experienced
attorneys at rates that other firms normally charge for their youngest attorneys.
We are sensitive to the fiscal pressures caused by the current economy and we want to
continue to partner with the City in helping to respond to these pressures. We are proud and
honored to serve the City of San Juan Capistrano while working to help contain and manage the
City's expenses.
Yours very truly,
WOODRUFF, SPRADLIN & SMART
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cc: Karen P. Brust, City Manager
Cindy Russell, City Treasurer
Maria Morris, City Clerk
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