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Lee County Schools Board of Education Legal Services Contract 2026

Lee Schools Panel Backs Tharrington Smith Legal Contract

Lee County SchoolsTHARRINGTON SMITH LLPMay 12, 2026

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Description

The Lee County Board of Education Operations Committee has recommended approval of an updated legal services agreement with Tharrington Smith, LLP, setting scheduled hourly rate increases for partners, associates, and paralegals beginning July 1, 2026. The agreement is open-ended, subject to 90 days’ written notice for termination and limited annual rate adjustments by the firm.

Contract Details

Vendor

THARRINGTON SMITH LLP

Agency

Lee County Schools, NC

Contract Type

LEGAL

Document Date

May 12, 2026

Contract Term

Effective upon execution; continues until terminated by either party upon 90 days' written notice. Hourly rates scheduled from July 1, 2026 through at least July 1, 2028.

Renewal Info

Contract is of indefinite duration and may be terminated by either party with 90 days' written notice. Firm may increase rates once per year with 90 days' written notice, not to exceed 5% per adjustment. Hourly rates are pre-set for 2026, 2027, and 2028; future renewals or amendments would require Board approval.

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