Adjusted lines
For each line: acknowledge, or appeal with evidence. Amounts above the original line cannot be claimed.Rate12 Aug · J. Partner · 12.0h
OCG-1.2 approved rate. Billed $1,150/h against approved $1,000/h. Reduction $1,800. Your 2027 rate card is pending client approval.
Pre-assessment. A pending rate does not apply retroactively under this client's pack. Likely outcome: adjustment stands.
−$1,800
Block billing14 Aug · A. Senior Associate · 18.0h → 12.0h
OCG-4.1 block billing. Five tasks in one entry. Allowance from 84 comparable entries (median 11.2h). Reduction $5,400.
Pre-assessment. Split entries total 18.0h; witness-statement outline of 3.0h is supported by the draft on file. Likely outcome: reinstate 3.0h (+$2,700).
−$5,400
Block billing16 Aug · A. Senior Associate · 7.0h → 5.0h
OCG-4.1 block billing. Platform filing is clerical. Reduction $1,800.
−$1,800
Local counsel15 Aug · Luanda counsel · July fees
OCG-3.1 local counsel at cost. Invoice shows $31,200; billed with 23% markup. Reduction $7,200.
−$7,200
Clerical16 Aug · P. Paralegal · loading and Bates 19.2h
OCG-2.6 clerical. Non-billable or e-discovery vendor tasks. Reduction $4,800.
−$4,800
The client's reviewer sees your responses, attachments and the pre-assessment side by side. Decisions are logged with the rule, evidence and reviewer role; median decision time with this client is 6 days.