CN-790000-PR284.pdf

This document is a private attorney services contract between the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and Lawson Huck Gonzalez, PLLC, facilitated through the Office of the Attorney General of Florida. The contract involves the law firm providing legal representation to the agency, with John M. Guard, Chief Deputy Attorney General, approving the engagement and John Whealdon serving as the agency's contract administrator.

The contract is for legal services focused on prosecuting administrative complaints for unlicensed contractor activity, with a total contract amount of $150,000 from February 21, 2024, through June 30, 2024. The law firm will bill at hourly rates of $425 for partners, $290 for associates, and $150 for paralegals, with a maximum billable amount of $150,000. The services include reviewing and analyzing legal files, attending meetings, preparing and filing pleadings, conducting discovery, and representing the agency in litigation. The contract includes provisions for cost reimbursement up to $15,000, with notification required when costs approach that threshold.