STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

THOMAS BARNES L.A. Private Eye

PI 8154

PO Box 9298

Whittier, CA 906098-9298

LAPrivateEye.Com

between: Thomas Barnes LA Private Eye, hereafter known as “Consultant-INVESTIGATOR" and as CONSULTANT only, and,

“CLIENT”, Name_______________________________________________________________________

“CLIENT”, Company:__________________________________________________________________

Title/Position:__________________________________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________________________

City:__________________________________________________________________________________

State: ___________Zip ________ Country: _________________________

Phone#1:______________________

Cell-Pager______________________

E-Mail Address________________________________________________

FAX______________________ Visa#:___________________________

Drivers License#_______________ W/Expiration: ___/____

SSN#________-______- ________ DOB______/______/______,

Clients Vehicle: Make________________Model_____________Year_______Color___________

Hereinafter known as .CLIENT.

ASSIGNMENT & FEES- For most recent Fee schedule refer to: LAPrivateEye.Com All Investigative services will terminate when retainer fees are depleted.

Investigations will commence when retainer fees have cleared our bank.

INVESTIGATIVE ASSIGNMENT:

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SUBJECT ONE NAME: ____________________________________________________________________

SEX: ____ SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: _________-________-__________

DOB: ________/_______/_______DL#:__________________VISA#__________________

OCCUPATION: ________________________________________

HOURS WORKED _________/____________ DAYS_________________________________

COMPANY____________________________________________________City_____________

State______Zip_____________Country________________________________

HOME ADDRESS: __________________________________________Gated community?______

City __________________________State ____Zip________Color of home_____________

TELEPHONE NUMBER (S)

HM: _______________________

WK: _______________________

CELL/PGR: _________________

E-MAIL: ______________________________

VEHICLES:

MAKE:_______________YEAR______MODEL___________COLOR______________OTHER_____________________________________________

MAKE:_______________YEAR______MODEL___________COLOR______________OTHER_____________________________________________

RETAINER FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE

1. CLIENT agrees to cooperate fully in all phases of investigation or his Agent and notify INVESTIGATOR prior to commencement of

investigation all facts known to client regarding subject investigation. The CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT RETAINER FEE IS NON REFUNDABLE.

Information provided to CLIENT is based on criteria provided to INVESTIGATOR by CLIENT at time of retainment, by either in person or over telephone.

INVESTIGATOR assumes no responsibility for accuracy of information provided, or its subsequent application by CLIENT. INVESTIGATOR and CLIENT

accept said conditions herein enumerated.  If CLIENT is deceptive to INVESTIGATOR case will terminate with loss of RETAINER.

2. CLIENT acknowledges that INVESTIGATOR has made NO GUARANTEE REGARDING THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE INVESTIGATION

and acknowledges that all expressions relative thereto given by INVESTIGATOR are matters of his/her personal opinion only.

CLIENT has read and understood the RETAINER AGREEMENT and has authorized INVESTIGATOR or his designate to perform all services included on

RETAINER AGREEMENT in accordance with the fee schedule. Note: CLIENT must provide INVESTIGATOR 48 hours prior notice by personal contact of

cancellation of scheduled investigation otherwise a minimum of 4 hours will be billed to clients account.

CLIENT INITIAL: ________

CLIENT has as of this date paid to INVESTIGATOR, the RETAINER FEE of which INVESTIGATOR hereby

Acknowledges the sum of: $______________Cash/

Credit/Card#:________________________Exp. Date______/______ Clients, number on back__________

Mothers Maiden name_______________________(Name on card if not client)

CLIENT authorizes INVESTIGATOR to use above Credit Card to pay further fees if required.

CLIENT INITIAL: ________.

Any dispute of credit card fees must be made in writing to INVESTIGATOR and mailed to INVESTIGATOR with .Return Receipt Requested. by the postal

service within 3 days of termination of investigation. NOTE RETAINER IS A NON DISPUTABLE AND REFUNDABLE.

3. It is understood that the CLIENT will accept the INVESTIGATORS report, either written or oral, at INVESTIGATORS option. CLIENT also acknowledges

that INVESTIGATOR will destroy, at Investigator’s discretion information including but not limited to all notes, memos, evidence, and other pertinent

information, at his discretion upon completion of investigation, AND INVESTIGATOR SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR RETENTION OF ANY

EVIDENCE. All methods and persons contacted during the investigation will be considered confidential and only be released at the discretion of the

INVESTIGATOR. All reports are not to be shared with third parties, unless specific written permission by investigator has been granted, this includes but

is not limited to information relating to ,Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, DMV records, Addresses, phone numbers, DMV records, Immigration records.

4.   CLIENT will accept facsimile, E-mailed reports and hold INVESTIGATOR harmless for inadvertent disclosure during transmission and receipt by CLIENT.

5. CLIENT agrees not to employ or engage other private investigators or agents of:  THOMAS BARNES L.A. PRIVATE EYE Without notifying INVESTIGATOR. Furthermore, CLIENT agrees to disclose to INVESTIGATOR all previous investigations or surveillance relative to the subject investigation prior to this firm’s retainment. Failure of CLIENT to comply with the above provision is grounds for termination of investigation and forfeiture of all retainer fees.. CLIENT will not divulge to any person surveillance activities past or future without INVESTIGATOR.S written permission, as this will constitute Breach of Contract by CLIENT subject to, but not limited to, full compensation for surveillance(s) scheduled. CLIENT will not willfully withhold information, which could effect investigation.

Case number: ________________________

Client’s Initials: _______________

 6. CLIENT agrees to indemnify and hold INVESTIGATOR harmless from any claims that may be asserted against INVESTIGATOR arising out of said

investigation, by any party including attorney’s fees in defending INVESTIGATOR against said claims., and pay investigators fee’s for time and expense.

Client empowers INVESTIGATOR to withhold any information including but not limited to reports if CLIENT is found to have withheld information that may

in the INVESTIGATORS opinion may be misused by the CLIENT.

7. CLIENT empowers INVESTIGATOR to initiate all levels of investigative procedures in said matter and all other appropriate steps deemed necessary by

INVESTIGATOR for the assigned investigation including the uses of additional investigators. CLIENT has advised investigator of any dangerous conditions

involving the subject of the investigation, which includes, but is not limited to, violent behavior, threats, or weapons . Failure by client to advise

INVESTIGATOR of above stated is ground for termination of investigation by INVESTIGATOR and forfeiture of all retainer fees.

8. CLIENT acknowledges that if INVESTIGATOR is required to appear as a witness BY EITHER PARTY, etc. on any case originating or related to this case

CLIENT will be responsible for the posted Applicable firm fees and retainer deposits or INVESTIGATOR fees BEFORE the time of scheduled Appearance.

CLIENT will be charged per firm fee schedule; however, CLIENT should anticipate fees changing from year to year. Note: All fees are calculated using one

Investigator. Client can anticipate, depending on circumstances of case and time frame involved, more than one Investigator working the case. If a subpoena

is issued and an. on call. Status is implied normal hourly rates will be charged from date of Subpoena until given written of faxed confirmation of investigator

dismissal.

9. Interest will be charged on any unpaid balance of fees and costs billed which are more than 30 days in arrears. The interest rate charged for late payments

is 1.5% per month. CLIENT agrees to accept oral reports and will give notice within 3 days of any disputed billing in writing, if not, billing will be deemed

acceptable. Note: Fees including lien cases are due and payable immediately upon demand or any change of attorney or settlement of case. All billing is

mailed during the last 3 days of the month. If no bill is received it is CLIENTS responsibility to inquire within 10 days of not receiving the bill. If CLIENT

receives bill and does not dispute it is deemed acceptable after 10 days and CLIENT is held responsible for payment. If CLIENT fails to pay and

INVESTIGATOR takes action for failure to pay, the CLIENT agrees to be held responsible for, but not limited to, INVESTIGATOR.S legal fees, costs and

expenses incurred to recover fees and authorizes attorney/client of record to accept any service of process for the CLIENT and/or delivery by First Class Mail

at the listed Address on this agreement. CLIENT accepts any legal Action in the Whittier Superior Judicial District in the County of Los Angeles, or other

Jurisdiction elected by INVESTIGATOR.. CLIENT agrees to arbitration over dispute against INVESTIGATOR AT INVESTIGATOR OPTION. Failure to pay

for billed services will result in reports being held until such time when Clients account is brought current.

Client’s Initials: _____________

10. EMERGENCY, HOLIDAY,  RESTRICTED HOURS or UNSCHEDULED INVESTIGATIONS. CLIENT acknowledges that fees for investigations taking place

without 24 hours notice, or on Federal & State holidays, as well as investigations over 100 miles from INVESTIGATORS office or between the hours of

2:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. will be doubled, unless otherwise agreed upon. CLIENT agrees and acknowledges that for the purposes of fee determination

when INVESTIGATOR travels, time and mileage is charged from the time INVESTIGATOR leaves INVESTIGATOR’S office until he returns to said office

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11. Temporary restraining orders in effect: Please describe any TRO.s that may be in effect against you: __________________________________________

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12. Are there any firearms at the proposed site of investigation? YES___ NO____

13. INVESTIGATOR and CLIENT accept said conditions herein enumerated. This agreement includes all agreements expressed or implied, and no oral or

other agreements will be valid by INVESTIGATOR or CLIENT, unless in writing and signed by both parties.

14. INVESTIGATOR has the right to terminate or re-schedule any investigation without disclosure of cause.

15. At INVESTIGATORS option at the end of investigation we reserve the right to destroy all materials and files that relate to the case, and the client forfeits

any balance of retainer fee for lack of activity. (We do not retain documents), our records are destroyed after clients have been given reports: we retain the

right to retain certain information at our office.

16. Clients will have not initiate  interaction with any field INVESTIGATORS during ongoing investigations, nor shall they be in the area of the

investigation, or interfere with INVESTIGATORS, this action will result in the immediate termination of the case, and forfeiture of all retainer fees.

17. Clients agree to have reviewed and understood our fees sheet.

18. No investigative findings will be released to client if clients billing account is not current.

19. Failure to pay investigative fees as billed, relives Investigator of ANY confidentiality of this agreement for the purpose of collecting unpaid fees.

How we do what we do is propriety. Our trade secrets are not available to clients under any circumstances, including but not limited to any ongoing or pas6

t investigation. Reports are for OUR CLIENTS ONLY, and may not be reproduced, copied, faxed, emailed or otherwise transmitted without specific permission

in writing. INVESTIGATOR DOES NOT RETAIN REPORTS ARE EVIDENCE AT END OF CASE IT IS CLIENTS RESPONSIBILITY

TO OBTAIN AND KEEP ALL REPORTS AND EVIDENCE. INVESTIGATOR DESTROYS ALL REPORTS AND EVIDENCE IN HIS POSSESSION AT END OF

CASE. CLIENT acknowledges and agrees to the foregoing terms and conditions of said Retainer Agreement with INVESTIGATOR. This agreement includes

all agreements expressed or implied. CLIENT acknowledges receipt of duplicate copy of agreement and CLIENT acknowledges a Xerox copy of this

agreement shall have the same effect as original. This firm is not responsible for the retention of evidence. CLIENT acknowledges FEE sheet posted

on web site.

20, NOTIFICATION OF CALIFORNIA STATE STALKING LAW (in part)

All Surveillance and Locate Investigations Prior to the retainment the CLIENT acknowledges to INVESTIGATOR the following:

All investigations must meet with the regulations of Penal Code 646.9, California Stalking Law, which states in part: (A). .Any person who willfully, maliciously,

and repeatedly follows or harasses another person and who makes a creditable threat with the intent to place that person in reasonable fear for his or her

safety, or the safety of his or her family, is guilty of the crime of stalking, punishable by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one (1) year or by a

fine of not more that one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars, or by both that fine and imprisonment in the state prison.. The CLIENT acknowledges and understands

the provisions of the above penal code and declares that he or she will not violate the requirements and subdivisions of Penal Code 646.9 by use of the

information lawfully provided by INVESTIGATOR.

CLIENT INITIAL _____________

CLIENT declares that client has never had any restraining orders or Domestic violence actions filed against client:

CLIENT INITIAL: _____________

CLIENT SIGNATURE & INVESTIGATOR ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF FEE.S.

DATE:__________________________

CLIENT SIGNATURE________________________________________

INVESTIGATOR / Agent signature: ______________________________

If client files any type of action which requires INVESTIGATOR or his Agent’s or Employees to respond in person or writing, client will be billed accordingly

at the Investigator rate of retainment.  This would include any formal or informal complaints of which CLIENT holds INVESTIGATOR harmless. 

Note INVESTIGATOR has not had any founded complaints on his license with BSIS since obtained (over 26 years.)

04/25/2008