Ethical Storyboard - That Day.
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- Law Firm No. 1
- It sure is an interesting case. We are happy to take this on and think we have a good chance of winning. Our charges are $2,000/hr. This rate is subject to change depending on what we uncover during discovery. Are you ready to get started?
- CEO
- So that’s the story. We really want to get these guys and take this through litigation. What do you think?
- Law Firm No. 1
- Law Firm No. 1
- Yes, $2,000 an hour. Given how big this case is we cannot provide a detailed estimate. Probably between $250,000 and $3,000,000. This may rise to more depending on certain variables.
- CEO
- Woah, $2,000 an hour? That sure seems like a lot. Is that rate negotiable? How many hours do you think you’re going to expend? Can you give me a detailed total estimate?
- Law Firm No. 1
- Law Firm No. 1
- CEO
- Well, I’m going to have to get back to you. The unknown certainly scares me.
- Law Firm No. 1
- CEO
- What am I going to do...
- CEO
- What are we going to do? Without a detailed cost estimate our risk is just too high. I hate the idea that the Contractor is going to win! They messed up and they need to pay for it!
- Don’t lose hope yet. A firm cannot refuse to negotiate or give a detailed estimate. Let's reach out to a buddy of mine from law school.
- In-House Counsel
- CEO
- I knew I could count on you. Get them down here immediately!
- In-House Counsel
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