Mike:  We'd talked about getting together to discuss the bills for the case.
We'd  originally agreed to a flat fee of $13, 500 (if memory serves) with a bonus  for coming in under the cap.
You've sent me bills (as of August 17 according  to my records) for over $25,000.
As you recall, we had a very lengthy  discussion regarding the magnitude of the work associated with the hearings  and associated briefs.
I stressed that $13.5 was what I'd spend and that  we'd have to do the best we could within that constraint, which is why I  pressed for a flat fee arrangement at the outset.
With that in mind, I  believe that it's important to honor the arrangement.
However, in light of  the particular circumstances in this case, I'm willing to exceed the previous  arrangement for a total of $15,000, but can't go above that.
If you'd like  to discuss it further, I'd be happy to talk about it.
Let me know.
Best,

Bills for Gas Restructuring Activities
Mike: We'd talked about getting together to discuss the bills for the case.
We'd originally agreed to a flat fee of <CUR><NUMBER>, <NUMBER> (if memory serves) with a bonus for coming in under the cap.
You've sent me bills (as of August <NUMBER> according to my records) for over <CUR><NUMBER>.
As you recall, we had a very lengthy discussion regarding the magnitude of the work associated with the hearings and associated briefs.
I stressed that <CUR><NUMBER> was what I'd spend and that we'd have to do the best we could within that constraint, which is why I pressed for a flat fee arrangement at the outset.
With that in mind, I believe that it's important to honor the arrangement.
However, in light of the particular circumstances in this case, I'm willing to exceed the previous arrangement for a total of <CUR><NUMBER>, but can't go above that.
If you'd like to discuss it further, I'd be happy to talk about it.
Let me know.
Best,
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