Title
Professional Services Agreement - Clark Hill PLC - Legal Services
History
On August 7, 2023, the Board approved an agreement with Clark Hill PLC, for a not to exceed hourly rate of lawyer billing rate range from $245.00 - $960.00 and Paralegal rate range from $150.00 - $245.00. Listing attorney Yvette Heintzelman’s hourly rate at $355.00 and Rene Fell’s hourly rate at $295.00.
Clark Hill PLC has provided labor and employment-related legal services to the Village for multiple years and has extensive knowledge of the Village's operations, policies, and legal matters. Staff is requesting approval of entering into a Professional Services Agreement to continue these legal services.
Under the agreement, legal services will be provided on an as-needed basis by attorneys with experience in municipal and public sector law. Yvette Heintzelman’s will serve as the principal attorney assigned to the Village. Paul Starkman and Yvette Heintzelman’s have a public sector billing rate of $385.00 per hour.
Additional attorneys may provide legal services as needed, including Melissa Garcia, Madison Shepley, Lydia Kobe, and Brian Schatz. Public sector hourly rates for these attorneys range from $340.00 to $350.00 per hour, with Brian’s billing at $350.00 per hour. Paralegal services are available at hourly rates ranging from $140.00 to $350.00 per hour. The firm's standard attorney billing rates under the agreement range from $235.00 to $995.00 per hour, depending on the attorney assigned and the nature of the legal services provided.
Financial Impact
Legal Services are budgeted in the current fiscal year budget.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve and authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement between the Village of Orland Park, and Clark Hill PLC to continue providing labor and employment-related legal services on an “as-needed” basis under the proposed hourly rate as outlined in the Engagement Letter dated July 9, 2026;
AND
Authorize t...
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