Adjusted lines
For each line: acknowledge, or appeal with evidence. Amounts above the original line cannot be claimed.Rate12 Aug · J. Partner · 10.0h
OCG-1.2 approved rate. Billed $1,250/h against approved $1,100/h. Reduction $1,500. 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.
−$1,500
Block billing14 Aug · A. Senior Associate · 15.0h → 10.0h
OCG-4.1 block billing. Five tasks in one entry. Allowance from 96 comparable entries (median 9.5h). Reduction $4,750.
Pre-assessment. Split entries total 15.0h; privilege-log work of 2.5h is supported by the log metadata. Likely outcome: reinstate 2.5h (+$2,375).
−$4,750
Block billing16 Aug · A. Senior Associate · 6.0h → 4.0h
OCG-4.1 block billing. Filing is clerical. Reduction $1,900.
−$1,900
First-year15 Aug · N. Associate · document review 17.0h
OCG-2.4 first-year associates. Non-billable under the guidelines. Reduction $6,800.
−$6,800
Clerical16 Aug · P. Paralegal · Bates and loading 9.0h
OCG-2.6 clerical. Non-billable or legal-tech vendor tasks. Reduction $2,250.
−$2,250
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.