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Of Counsel
Kenneth G. Bartlett
www.bartlettlawpc.com
LEGAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the undersigned (the “Client”) agrees to retain Grossman & Kelly LLP and its
partners (the “Law Firm”) as its attorneys to file a claim for contamination/remediation and
harms caused by AFFF/PFAS in its Public Water System in the AFFF Products Liability
Litigation (MDL 2873) Settlement.
1.FEE PERCENTAGE: As consideration for legal services rendered and to be rendered by the
Attorneys in carrying out the purpose hereof, Client agrees to pay Law Firm one-third (33 %)
of all gross amounts recovered, plus expenses as outlined in section #2 (“Disbursements”)
below. Client assigns, and the Law Firm accepts and acquires as its fee, a proportionate interest in
the subject matter of any claim, action, or suit instituted or asserted under the provisions of this
agreement. The Client shall pay no expenses or fees in the event there is no recovery.
2.DISBURSEMENTS: In the event there is no recovery, the Client shall not be obligated to pay
the Law Firm a legal fee for services rendered. It is anticipated that the law firm will advance the
costs of the PFAS testing. The prime reimbursable expense will be the cost of this PFAS testing.
If there are additional expenses that exceed $ 250.00, the attorneys will discuss with the client
before occurring. At the time of settlement and before the distribution of proceeds, any additional
expenses will be discussed with the client. These disbursements shall be deducted from the
Client’s share after computation of the Attorney’s Fee as described in section # 1 above. The
Client shall pay no expenses or fees in the event there is no recovery.
3.APPEALS: The above contingency fee does not contemplate any appeal. The Law Firm is under
no duty to perfect or prosecute any such appeal until a satisfactory fee arrangement is made
between the Parties and is reduced to writing regarding costs and attorneys’ fees.
4.NO GUARANTEE OF FINAL OUTCOME: No attorney can accurately predict the outcome
of any legal matter. Accordingly, the Law Firm makes no express or implied representations as to
the final outcome of the matter(s) contemplated by this Agreement.
5.PARTIES BOUND: This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties
hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representative, successors and
assigns.
MCWD-2526-002
6.PRIOR AGREEMENTS SUPERSEDED: This Agreement constitutes the sole and only
agreement of the Parties hereto and supersedes all prior understandings or written or oral
agreement between the Parties respecting the within subject matter, if any.
7.TERMINATION OF REPRESENTATION: The Client may terminate the Law Firm’s
representation of it at any time by providing written notice to the Law Firm at the above address.
8.LEGAL CONSTRUCTION: In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this
Agreement shall for any reason be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such invalidity,
illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provisions hereof, and this Agreement
shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been
contained.
9.BOARD APPROVAL CONTINGENCY: Client is entering into this Agreement prior to
formal approval by its governing Board due to a looming filing deadline. It is agreed that the
Client will have 45 days to have the governing Board ratify this agreement. Should the Board
reject this agreement, the Client agrees to timely notify Attorney Kenneth Bartlett.. The Client
may terminate this Agreement by written notice and the engagement shall end without any
obligation for attorneys' fees, costs or expenses. It is also agreed that if the Client requires
additional time beyond the 45 days, such additional time will be freely agreed to by Attorney
Bartlett.
Client certifies and acknowledges that Client has had the opportunity to read this Agreement.
Client further affirms that Client has voluntarily entered into this Agreement, that Client has
been advised that Client may seek legal counsel to review this Agreement before signing, and
that Client is fully aware of the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement.
SIGNED AND ACCEPTED ON THIS day of , 2026.
CLIENT SECTION LAW FIRM SECTION
Please print Client Entity Name : Grossman & Kelly LLP
Print Name & Title of Authorized Representative: David Grossman, Esq
Signature of Authorized Representative: DATE:
Contact Email:
Contact Phone: co-counsel
Kenneth Bartlett, Esq
Bartlett Law Offices, P.C.
P.O. Box 4017
Madison, CT 06070
203-421-4400
ken@bartlettlawpc.com
Address(Street + Suite if Applicable):
City, State, Zip:
July
Millview County Water District
Jared Walker, General Manager
jawalker@cityofukiah.com
707-467-5712
151 Laws Ave.
Ukiah, CA 95482
17th
07/18/2026
INFORMATION DETAILS:
EIN#: 94-6050131
PWSID: CA2310006
Client: __Millview County Water District__
1. Main contact person: __Jared Walker_______________
Phone number: ___707-467-5712______________
Email address: ___jawalker@cityofukiah.com__
Address: __151 Laws Avenue____________
Ukiah, CA 95482________ _ _
2.Legal counsel (if applicable): _Neary and O'Brien, LLP_____
Main contact person: _Chris Neary_____________________
Phone number: __707-459-5551____________________
Email address: _cneary@nearyobrienlaw.com____
Address: _110 South Main Street__________
Willits, CA 95490___________________________
SCAN THE SIGNED RETAINER AND THE INFORMATIONAL
DETAILS (4th page) TO:
ken@bartlettlawpc.com
Or send overnight mail with tracking to:
Bartlett Law Offices, P.C.
9 Whisper Cove Road
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Any questions or concerns:
Kenneth Bartlett cell/ text (203) 503-1420