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Town of Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Special Meeting Agenda April 2026

Palmer Lake Considers Legal Services Contract with JVAM

Hourly rates: lead attorney $350/hour; other attorneys $250–$725/hour; legal assistants/paralegals $195–$215/hour; flat $500 fee per required town meeting for travelTown of Palmer LakeJVAM PLLCApril 2, 2026

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Description

The Town of Palmer Lake Board of Trustees will consider an engagement agreement with JVAM PLLC for outside general counsel and Town Attorney services billed at specified hourly rates plus a flat travel fee for meeting attendance. The agreement allows ongoing legal advisory work on town matters, with termination rights for either party and arbitration for fee disputes.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Hourly rates: lead attorney $350/hour; other attorneys $250–$725/hour; legal assistants/paralegals $195–$215/hour; flat $500 fee per required town meeting for travel

Vendor

JVAM PLLC

Agency

Town of Palmer Lake, CO

Contract Type

LEGAL

Document Date

April 2, 2026

Contract Term

Ongoing engagement as outside general counsel; either party may terminate at any time

Renewal Info

Engagement continues until terminated in writing by either the Town or JVAM; attorneys may withdraw for nonpayment, lack of cooperation, or other reasons. No automatic renewal term is specified as this is an open-ended professional services engagement.