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Home My Public Portal AboutPRR 15-1933RECORDS REQUEST (the "Request") Date of Request: 9/17/15 Requestor's Request ID#: 1112 REQUESTEE: Custodian of Records Town of Gulf Stream REQUESTOR: Commerce Group, Inc. REQUESTOR'S CONTACT INFORMATION: E -Mail: records@commerce-group.com Fax: 954-360-0807 or Contact Records Custodian at records(okommerce-arouo.com; Phone: 954-360-7713; Address: 1280 West Newport Center Drive, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 REQUEST: Provide a copy of all billings and payments from and to the law firm of Sweetapple, Broeker & Varkus (including Robert Sweetapple singularly) for the billing period beginning on June 1, 2015 through the date of this Request. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING REQUEST: THIS REQUEST IS MADE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE I, SECTION 24 OF THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION AND CHAPTER 119, FLORIDASTATUTES IF THE PUBLIC RECORDS BEING SOUGHT ARE MAINTAINED BY YOUR AGENCY IN AN ELECTRONIC FORMAT PLEASE PRODUCE THE RECORDS IN THE ORIGINAL ELECTRONIC FORMAT IN WHICH THEY WERE CREATED OR RECEIVED. SEE 4119.01(2)(F). FLORIDA STATUTES. IF NOT AVAILABLE IN ELECTRONIC FORM, IT IS REQUESTED THAT THIS RECORDS REQUEST BE FULFILLED ON 11 X 17 PAPER NOTE: IN ALL CAE (UNLESS IMPOSSIBLE) THE COPIES SHOULD BE TWO SIDED AND SHOULD BE BILLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH Section 119.07(4) (a) (2) ALSO PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF §119.07(H(H) OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES, WHICH PROVIDES THAT -IF A CIVIL ACTION IS INSTITUTED WITHIN THE 30 -DAY PERIOD'FO ENFORCE TIIE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION WITH RESPF.CTTO THE REQUESTED RECORD, THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS MAY NOT DISPOSE. OF THE RECORD EXCEPT BY ORDER OF A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION AFTER NOTICE TO ALL AFFECTED PARTIES." ALL ELECTRONIC COPIES ARE REQUESTED TO BE SENT BY E-MAIL DELIVERY PLEASE PROVIDE THE APPROXIMATE COSTS (IF ANY) TO FULFILL THIS PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST IN ADVANCE. It will be required that the Requester approve of any costs, asserted by the Agency (as defined in Florida Statute, Chapter 119.01 (Definitions)), in advance of any costs Imposed to the Requester by the Agency. 'BY FULFILLING THIS RECORDS REQUEST, THE AGENCY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE RESPONSIVE DOCUMENTS ARE "PUBLIC RECORDS" AS DEFINED IN CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES". I/P/NP/FLRR 07.28.2015 Sweetapple, Broeker & Varkas 20 SE 3rd Street Boca Raton, Fl 33432 Phone: 561-392-1230 1 Fax: 561-394-6102 Account Statement Prepared for Town of Gulf Stream Re: O'Boyle: O'Hare. 1679 Previous Balance $0.00 Current Charges $30,754.97 New Balance $30,754.97 Adjustments $0.00 Payments $(26,232.60) Now Due $30,754.97 Trust Account $615.81 VN OF GULF STRE 0� PAYMENT APPROVED t W heck 4, 11Y11. 6/3/2015 Photocopies May 2015 $684.50 SUBTOTAL: $694.97 Matter Ledgers 5/1/2015 Balance before last invoice $0.00 5/1/2015 Invoice 10055 $26,232.60 5/12/2015 Check No. 12926 $(26,232.6 6/18/2015 Invoice 10079 0) $30,754.97 SUBTOTAL: (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigations, Inc. $30,754.97 Trust Account 5/27/2015 Previous Balance $1,675.31 5/4/2015 (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigations, Inc. $(35.00) 5/4/2015 (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigations, Inc. $(70.00) 5/4/2015 (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigation, Inc. $(70.00) 5/4/2015 (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigations, Inc. $(307.50) 5/12/2015 (Adjustment) Filing Fee - #27175160 Clerk of the Court Palm Beach $(123.00) 5/14/2015 (Adjustment) Filing Fees - 27288149 - Palm Beach Court $(43.00) 5/15/2015 (Adjustment) Debra Duran & Assoc. - Inv. DD 6910 $(75.00) 5/15/2015 (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigations, Inc. - Inv. 2015009873 $(60.00) 5/22/2015 (Adjustment) Refund from Clerk of the Court $60.00 5/27/2015 (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigations, Inc. $(102.00) 5/27/2015 (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigations, Inc. $(100.00) 5/27/2015 (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigations, Inc. $(37.00) 5/27/2015 (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigations, Inc. $(62.00) 5/27/2015 (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigations, Inc. $(35.00) Available in Trust: $615.81 TOTAL $30,754.97 PREVIOUS BALANCE DUE $0.00 CURRENT BALANCE DUE AND OWING $30,754.97 Sweetapple, Broeker & Varkas Town of Gulf Stream 100 Sea Road Gulf Stream, FL 33483 Attorney's Fees 20 SE 3rd Street Boca Raton, Fl 33432 Phone: 561-392-1230 1 Fax: 561 INVOICE TOWN OF GULF STREAM PAYMENT APPROVED/ Check # Invoice Date: June 18, 2015 Invoice Number: 10079 Invoice Amount: $30,754.97 Matter: O'Boyle: O'Hare.1679 6 5/4/2015 Edit O'Hare response per comments. Westlaw D.P.V. 7.20 $1.440.00 research re: O'Boyle motion to strike, dismiss, and sever (not billed). Conference w/ RAS re results. Draft comprehensive response to all counts and circulate for review. 5/4/2015 Conferences with Chandler, O Conner and Scott. R.S. 3.50 $1,225.00 Review Cert petition. Work on two memos. Review complaint. 5/5/2015 Conference last eve with Scott. Conference Joanne R.S. 3.00 $1,050.00 and Dave. Draft additional arguments for brief. Work in Response to Petition. Prep email to Hanna. 5/5/2015 Review appeal by DeSousa and E James notice. R.S. 1.50 $525.00 Additional prep re hearings. 5/5/2015 Westlaw research and draft opposition brief to D.P.V. 5.90 $1,180.00 motion to stay. Conference w RAS re same. 5/6/2015 Review filings and emails. R.S. .25 $87.50 5/10/2015 Review Plaintiffs hearing notebook and our R.S. 2.00 $700.00 authorities. Prep for hearings. 5/11/2015 Prepare travel and attend hearings. Conference with R.S. 3.00 $1,050.00 opposing counsel. 5/11/2015 Emails and calls re Depo. Review emails re request. R.S. .40 $140.00 Review correspondence to Court. 5/12/2015 Depo R.S. .50 $175.00 5/12/2015 Review transcript. Prepare request for judicial R.S. .50 $175.00 notice. 5/13/2015 Review all files and evidence. Prepare detailed first R.S. 4.00 $1,400.00 draft to bar complaint filed against R. Sweetapple by 5 Plaintiff related to underlying cases. 5/13/2015 Review O'Hare response to Request and original R.S. .25 $87.50 request. Prep letter and notice. 5/13/2015 Review order. Conferences Joanne and Scott. R.S. 1.25 $437.50 Review extensive motions and responses. 5/14/2015 Organize sanction motion re O'Boyle pre - textual R.S. 1.10 $385.00 firing if counsel. Review Bar response Re JO unauthorized practice of law. Conference client. 5/14/2015 Review Amended motion and motion for sanctions R.S. .20 $70.00 and emails. 5/15/2015 Monitor all filings and emails. Respond. Work on R.S. 2.50 $875.00 response to O'Hare bar complaint. 5/18/2015 Conferences counsel, emails. Review all dockets all R.S. .75 $262.50 CAM and O'Boyle 15th JC cases. 5/19/2015 Conferences Scott and Gerry. Research re 990s R.S. 1.25 $437.50 5/20/2015 Prepare and take 3 depositions re sanctions. R.S. 7.00 $2,450.00 5/20/2015 Work in response to O Hare bar complaint against R.S. 1.50 $525.00 RAS. Review all records. (Eve). 5/20/2015 Depositions of Christopher O'Hare, Louis Roeder C.B. 5.60 $700.00 and Mark Hanna 5/21/2015 Review request. Client conference. Conference NJ R.S. 1.75 $612.50 counsel. Prep motion. 5/22/2015 Review all cases re sequestering. Work on motion. R.S. 1.25 $437.50 Review emails. 5/24/2015 Review all pending filed. Organize all projects and R.S. 2.50 $875.00 assignments. Conference with Dave. 5/26/2015 Review petition. Conferences witnesses and counsel. R.S. 2.75 $962.50 Meeting with Cynthia and Dave re all pending cases and assignments. Work in Response. Edit motion. 5/26/2015 Firm meeting to discuss next steps on all litigation D.P.V. .50 $100.00 5/26/2015 Review email correspondence over the past two D.P.V. .30 $60.00 weeks (out - vacation). Review hearing transcript from May 11. 5/26/2015 Review with client. Work on Response and Motion. R.S. 2.00 $700.00 (Eve). 5/27/2015 Meeting law clerk, conference client edit filings, R.S. .60 $210.00 conference witness. 5/27/2015 Conference Hanna. Work on documents. Conference R.S. 1.50 $525.00 client. 5/27/2015 Review O'Hare Motion and exhibits and conference. R.S. 1.50 $525.00 5/28/2015 Analyse motion and exhibits. Review transcripts. R.S. 2.75 $962.50 Meet with Dave. Conference Joanne. 5/28/2015 Edit and revise response to bar complaint against D.P.V. 1.00 $200.00 Bob Sweetapple. Conference and discuss same. 5/28/2015 Finalize edits to bar response of Bob Sweetapple D.P.V. .40 $80.00 after conference regarding same. 5/28/2015 Edit and revise motion to sequester. Westlaw D.P.V. .80 $160.00 research regarding same (not billed). Conference with Alex Varkas regarding case law. 5/29/2015 Westlaw research on vexatious litigant laws. Memo D.P.V. .40 $80.00 regarding same. J 5/30/2015 Conferences client. Work on response to Roeder R.S. 1.50 $525.00 motion, third party subpoenas and motion to sequester. Revise response. 5/30/2015 Work on response to Bar Complaint. Revise motion. R.S. 2.00 $700.00 Prepare list of all projects for next week. Work on production. 6/1/2015 Morning conference w/ CB regarding each case. D.P.V. .50 $100.00 6/1/2015 Conference with RAS regarding each case, strategy, D.P.V. 2.00 $400.00 and next steps. Includes t/c with JOC. 6/1/2015 Conferences Scott and Joanne. Conference Brad. R.S. 3.50 $1,225.00 Case meeting re all cases. Prep first draft of discovery. Revise motions and responses. Review new requests. Prep subpoena for witnesses. Review subpoena served. 6/1/2015 Case status meeting with RS and DV; t/c with JOC C.B. 2.00 $250.00 6/1/2015 Work on cases. Draft letter correspondence. D.P.V. 3.20 $640.00 Research per Bob Sweetapple request. Memo regarding same. 6/2/2015 Prepare notices. Review emails. Meeting and revise R.S. 1.75 $612.50 response. 6/2/2015 Finalize response and work on multiple cases. D.P.V. 1.60 $320.00 6/2/2015 Review O'Boyle filings. (Eve). Review emails. R.S. .60 $210.00 6/3/2015 Review answer and affirmative defenses on 4474. D.P.V. .10 $20.00 6/3/2015 Work on Asset Enhancement & O'Boyle case. D.P.V. .50 $100.00 6/3/2015 Edit bar response per comments. D.P.V. .20 $40.00 6/3/2015 Review and conferences. R.S. .20 $70.00 6/4/2015 Work on Bob Sweetapple response. Call with carrier D.P.V. .20 $40.00 counsel regarding same. 6/4/2015 Prep work with Cynthia. D.P.V. .40 $80.00 6/4/2015 Review order. Conference client. Prepare for R.S. 2.25 $787.50 tomorrow's client meeting and case review. Meeting with Dave re edits to motions. 6/4/2015 Review files; Compile Excel Spreadsheet outlining C.B. 2.00 $250.00 cases and service on CCs; Review Palm Beach Clerk's website to confirm status of cases; Prep. for mtg. 6/5/2015 Prepare and meet with Scott Morgan and Joanne C.B. 2.70 $337.50 O'Connor; Review all pending cases and discuss strategy 6/5/2015 Prepare and meet with Scott Morgan and Joanne R.S. 2.70 $945.00 O'Connor; Review all pending cases and discuss strategy 6/5/2015 Prepare and meet with Scott Morgan and Joanne D.P.V. 2.70 $540.00 O'Connor; Review all pending cases and discuss strategy SUBTOTAL: 105.75 $30,060.00 Costs 5/18/2015 Westlaw search April 2015 $8.82 6/2/2015 Postage May 2015 $1.65 it 6/3/2015 Photocopies May 2015 $684.50 SUBTOTAL: $694.97 Matter Ledgers 5/1/2015 Balance before last invoice $0.00 5/1/2015 Invoice 10055 $26,232.60 5/12/2015 Check No. 12926 $(26,232.6 6/18/2015 Invoice 10079 0) $30,754.97 SUBTOTAL: $30,754.97 Trust Account 5/27/2015 Previous Balance $1,675.31 5/4/2015 (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigations, Inc. $(35.00) 5/4/2015 (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigations, Inc. $(70.00) 5/4/2015 (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigation, Inc. $(70.00) 5/4/2015 (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigations, Inc. $(307.50) 5/12/2015 (Adjustment) Filing Fee - #27175160 Clerk of the Court Palm Beach $(123.00) 5/14/2015 (Adjustment) Filing Fees - 27288149 - Palm Beach Court $(43.00) 5/15/2015 (Adjustment) Debra Duran & Assoc. - Inv. DD 6910 $(75.00) 5/15/2015 (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigations, Inc. - Inv. 2015009873 $(60.00) 5/22/2015 (Adjustment) Refund from Clerk of the Court $60.00 5/27/2015 (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigations, Inc. $(102.00) 5/27/2015 (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigations, Inc. $(100.00) 5/27/2015 (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigations, Inc. $(37.00) 5/27/2015 (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigations, Inc. $(62.00) 5/27/2015 (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigations, Inc. $(35.00) Available in Trust: $615.81 TOTAL $30,754.97 PREVIOUS BALANCE DUE $0.00 CURRENT BALANCE DUE AND OWING $30,754.97 TOWN OF GULF STREAM OPERATING ACCOUNT To SkITFFAPLE. [3ROF.KFR & VARKAS. P.L. ''0 S . 3rd STREET BO( A RATON, FL. ,31,' Trost 6 182015 618, 2015 Trust account funds 0611 R 2015 10079 6 I R, 2015 legal 001 -53110 -513 -10 Legal Services - Admin 13008 6/19/2015 52.500.00 50.00 $2,500.00 530,754.97 50.00 $30,75497 Totals: 333,254.97 $0.00 $33,254.97 TOWN OF GULF STREAM SUNTRUST BANK OPERATING ACCOUNT 63- 215/631 100 SEA ROAD GULF STREAM, FL 33483 -7427 (561) 276 -5116 00949 PAY **Thirty three thousand two hundred fifty four and C)7/inn nn0arc ** TO THE ORDER OF SWEETAPPLE, BROEKER 8, VARKAS, P.L. 20 S.E. 3rd STREET BOCA RATON, FL 33432 AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE 11.0 1300811' ®Shield 13008 CHECK DATE CHECK NO 6/19/2015 I� 13008 m CHECK AMOUNT o v 0 $" 33,254.97 p a `m LL HP > 5 ,e Sweetapple, Broeker & Varkas 20 SE 3rd Street Boca Raton, F133432 Phone: 561-392-1230 1 Fax: 561-394-6102 Account Statement Prepared for Town of Gulf Stream Re: O'Boyle v. O'Connor. 1746 Previous Balance $0.00 Current Charges $1,050.00 New Balance $1,050.00 Adjustments $0.00 Payments $(8,260.00) Now Due $1,050.00 TOWN OF GULF STREAM PPAYMENT APPROVED Amoun _L OL50 .00 v By W Dater y? Check #_ 13 I Sq Date 8x815 Sweetapple, Broeker & Varkas Town of Gulf Stream 100 Sea Road Gulf Stream, FL 33483 Attorney's Fees 20 SE 3rd Street Boca Raton, F133432 Phone: 561-392-1230 1 Fax: 561-394-6102 INVOICE Invoice Date: August 25, 2015 Invoice Number: 10107 Invoice Amount: $1,050.00 Matter: O'Boyle v. O'Connor. 1746 4/16/2015 Review motions, letter and law. R.S. .75 $262.50 4/22/2015 Review motions to dismiss and re redactions. R.S. .75 $262.50 Strategy conferences with counsel. CURRENT BALANCE DUE AND OWING $1,050.00 6/10/2015 Revise letter and subpoena. Work on response to R.S. 1.25 $437.50 petition. Work on SJ memo. 7/10/2015 Strategy meeting re Request to Produce, Depos and R.S. .25 $87.50 setting motion to dismiss. SUBTOTAL: 3.00 $1,050.00 Costs SUBTOTAL: $0.00 Matter Ledgers 4/9/2015 Balance before last invoice $0.00 4/9/2015 Invoice 10048 $8,260.00 4/14/2015 Check No. 12849 Town of Gulf Stream $(8,260.00) 8/25/2015 Invoice 10107 $1,050.00 SUBTOTAL: $1,050.00 TOTAL $1,050.00 CURRENT BALANCE DUE AND OWING $1,050.00 Sweetapple, Broeker & Varkas Previous Balance Current Charges New Balance Adjustments Payments Now Due 20 SE 3rd Street Boca Raton, F133432 Phone: 561-392-1230 1 Fax: 561-394-6102 Account Statement Prepared for Town of Gulf Stream Re: O'Boyle: O'Hare. 1679 $0.00 $11,153.45 $11,153.45 $0.00 $(15,420.15) $11,153.45 TOWN OF GULF STREAM IN- PAYMENT APPROVED -4 �i!'.mrinnt � lJr3 131$9 411 Sweetapple, Broeker & Varkas Town of Gulf Stream 100 Sea Road Gulf Stream, FL 33483 Attorney's Fees 20 SE 3rd Street Boca Raton, F133432 Phone: 561-392-1230 1 Fax: 561-394-6102 INVOICE Invoice Date: August 25, 2015 Invoice Number: 10105 Invoice Amount: $11,153.45 Matter: O'Boyle: O'Hare.1679 7/14/2015 Review amended motion and emails and respond. R.S. .30 $105.00 7/16/2015 Receive and review order from 4th DCA denying D.P.V. .10 $20.00 writ of mandamus. Email correspondence related to same. 7/19/2015 Review all emails and filings and conferences 7-14 R.S. .50 $175.00 to 7-17. 7/20/2015 Conference R.S. .20 $70.00 7/21/2015 Review order and conference. R.S. .20 $70.00 7/28/2015 Review and edit Rule 11 letter and motion for suit D.P.V. .50 $100.00 against R. Sweetapple. Provide comments to insurance counsel. 7/29/2015 Review filings and respond. R.S. .50 $175.00 7/30/2015 Research re: service via Secretary of State - review C.B. 1.50 $187.50 Fl. State Ch. 48; file returns of non -service; draft and file alias summons; emails w. process server; draft 7th RFP to O'Hare 7/30/2015 Draft Subpoena DT for RC of Pineapple Groves C.B. .80 $100.00 Design, LLC; EMails w. Rock Legal re: skip trace for Witmer and DeMartini 7/31/2015 Review and respond to email correspondence D.P.V. .10 $20.00 8/1/2015 Preliminary review of motion for rehearing en bane. R.S. .25 $87.50 8/2/2015 Review article and motions and authorities. R.S. .70 $245.00 8/3/2015 Conferences response to motion for rehearing en R.S. 1.00 $350.00 bane. Review and respond. Work on amended counterclaim. 8/3/2015 Review and respond to email correspondence from D.P.V. .10 $20.00 J. O'Connor. 8/4/2015 Westlaw research regarding standing to file motion D.P.V. 2.90 $580.00 for protective order. Annotate case law related to same. Draft first four pages of response in opposition to O'Hare's motion for protective order in Case 17717. 8/4/2015 Conference client re report. Work on amended R.S. .50 $175.00 counterclaim. 8/5/2015 Additional westlaw research regarding response to D.P.V. 2.40 $480.00 O'Hare's motion for protective order. Annotate case law holding in -camera inspection required. Complete initial draft of response and print for R. Sweetapple review. 8/5/2015 Work on response to PO. Work on Amended CC. R.S. .60 $210.00 8/6/2015 Case #4474. Review J. O'Boyle and Ring 57.105 D.P.V. 1.40 $280.00 letter. Review case law cited in support. Draft email memorandum and send to R. Sweetapple with recommendations. 8/6/2015 Case #1737. Email correspondence with opposing D.P.V. .80 $160.00 counsel to set deposition of both plaintiffs. Draft request to produce for each. Also, review co - Plaintiffs interrogatory request to Plaintiff sent in July. 8/6/2015 Case #1737. Review motion for 57.105 sanctions. D.P.V. .30 $60.00 Remove draft watermarks and type to finalize for filing. 8/7/2015 Case #4474. Telephone conference w/ R. D.P.V. .10 $20.00 Sweetapple regarding setting deposition of witness. Instruct paralegal regarding same. 8/7/2015 Revise response. Conference Gerry re FDUPTA R.S. 1.20 $420.00 amendments and potential claims. Conferences with client. Meet with Dave re progress report all cases. 8/10/2015 Review and respond. Conference. R.S. .40 $140.00 8/11/2015 Case #4474. Review counter -defendant's response in D.P.V. .70 $140.00 opposition to motion to sequester, including Second District case cited within. Memo to R. Sweetapple advising on same. 8/12/2015 Review multiple email correspondence over the past D.P.V. .20 $40.00 two days (email down prior). 8/12/2015 Review multiple filings and confer. R.S. .50 $175.00 8/13/2015 Case #4474. Email correspondence and multiple D.P.V. .30 $60.00 telephone calls with opposing counsel M. Alvarez regarding 57.105 motion outstanding. 8/13/2015 Review and respond. R.S. .10 $35.00 8/14/2015 Case #4474. Multiple research assignments for R. D.P.V. 1.70 $340.00 Sweetapple and J. O'Connor. Email memos on findings. 8/14/2015 Review filings. R.S. .40 $140.00 8/17/2015 Case # 4474. Begin drafting second amended D.P.V. 1.60 $320.00 answer, affirmative defenses, and counterclaim. Email correspondence with R. Sweetapple. 8/17/2015 Conference client. Review memos and filings. R.S. .60 $210.00 8/18/2015 Conference with R. Sweetapple regarding Amended D.P.V. .50 $100.00 Counterclaim. 8/18/2015 Study memo. Meet with Dave re evidence and R.S. 1.00 $350.00 amendment to CC. Conference client. 8/19/2015 Bob's Case. Email correspondence from and to B. D.P.V. .40 $80.00 Ring, opposing course. Brief westlaw research on depositions and entitlement. 8/19/2015 Conference with Dave and Joanne. Review research R.S. 1.50 $525.00 and preparation for hearing. Review memo and conference client. 8/19/2015 Case #4474. Conference with J. O'Connor and R. D.P.V. 5.30 $1,060.00 Sweetapple regarding upcoming motion to dismiss hearing. Review opposing party's memorandum and all case law in support. Draft first two pages of response in opposition. Westlaw research on procedural argument and SLAPP lawsuits. Annotate case law and secondary sources. 8/20/2015 Conferences Joanne, Dave and Scott. Review OJ R.S. 2.25 $787.50 cases and work on offers to establish fee claim. Review amended complaint from O'Hare. Work on motion 8/20/2015 Case #4474. Complete final 12 pages of response in D.P.V. 4.50 $900.00 opposition to motion to dismiss counterclaim. Finalize for R. Sweetapple and J. O'Connor review. 8/20/2015 Work on response and revise. R.S. .80 $280.00 8/20/2015 Review all emails and respond. R.S. .30 $105.00 8/21/2015 Edit response in opposition per partner comments. D.P.V. 1.00 $200.00 Finalize for filing. Review binder. 8/21/2015 Review case law provided by J. O'Connor regarding D.P.V. .50 $100.00 offers for settlement. Annotate and begin additional research. 8/24/2015 Conferences Chandler and Joanne. Prep letter and R.S. .80 $280.00 motion. 8/25/2015 Review recent 4DCA opinion and Bar opinion. R.S. 1.20 $420.00 Conference Joanne and Scott re strategy and developments. Review memo and cases re Proposals and discuss potential shade meeting. SUBTOTAL: 43.50 $10,897.50 Costs 6/3/2015 Research $26.04 6/3/2015 Research $24.10 7/30/2015 Return of Non Service Summons (MFC Order # 13461931) 4474 $43.00 7/31/2015 Postage July 2015 $14.31 7/31/2015 Photocopies July 2015 $135.50 7/31/2015 Return of Non Sevice (MFC Order #13467761) Summons 4474 $13.00 SUBTOTAL: $255.95 Matter Ledgers 7/14/2015 Balance before last invoice $0.00 7/14/2015 Invoice 10084 $15,420.15 7/21/2015 Check No. 13083 $(15,420.1 5) 8/25/2015 Invoice 10105 $11,153.45 SUBTOTAL: $11,153.45 TOTAL $11,153.45 PREVIOUS BALANCE DUE $0.00 CURRENT BALANCE DUE AND OWING $11,153.45 Sweetapple, Broeker & Varkas Previous Balance Current Charges New Balance Adjustments Payments Now Due 20 SE 3rd Street Boca Raton, F133432 Phone: 561-392-1230 1 Fax: 561-394-6102 Account Statement Prepared for Town of Gulf Stream Re: O'Hare v Town of Gulf Stream -17717 $0.00 $2,070.00 $2,070.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,070.00 TOWN OF GULF STREAM ►PAYMENT APPROVED -4 mnnn4 _% 6170. UO Check # s'I�lu Sweetapple, Broeker & Varkas Town of Gulf Stream 100 Sea Road Gulf Stream, FL 33483 Attorney's Fees 20 SE 3rd Street Boca Raton, FI 33432 Phone: 561-392-1230 1 Fax: 561-394-6102 INVOICE Invoice Date: August 25, 2015 Invoice Number: 10106 Invoice Amount: $2,070.00 Matter: O'Hare v Town of Gulf Stream -17717 8/21/2015 Conference with client re developments. Finalize R.S. 1.50 $900.00 filings. Initial preparation for hearings. 8/23/2015 Preparation for hearing. Review record, memos and R.S. 1.00 $600.00 materials. 8/24/2015 Hearing prep. Conference with Hanna. R.S. .75 $450.00 8/24/2015 Review order. Conference Hanna. R.S. .20 $120.00 SUBTOTAL: 3.45 $2,070.00 Costs SUBTOTAL: Matter Ledgers 8/25/2015 Balance before last invoice 8/25/2015 Invoice 10106 SUBTOTAL: $0.00 $0.00 $2,070.00 $2,070.00 TOTAL $2,070.00 PREVIOUS BALANCE DUE $0.00 CURRENT BALANCE DUE AND OWING $2,070.00 'OWN OF GULF STREAM OPERATING ACCOUNT To. SWFFTAPPLL BROFKE.R & VARKAS, P.L. 20 S.E- 3rd STREET BOCA R.ATON, FL 33432 10107 825,2015 10105 825,2015 10106 9'25,2015 001-53110-513-10 Legal Services -Admin 13189 8/28/21115 legal $1,050.00 $0.00 S1,050.00 legalsvcs S11,153.45 $0.00 $11,153.45 legal $2,070.00 $0.00 $2,070.00 Totals: $14,273.45 $0.00 $14,273.45 TOWN OF GULF STREAM SUNTRUST BANK OPERATING ACCOUNT 63-2151631 100 SEA ROAD GULF STREAM, FL 33483-7427 (561) 276-5116 00949 PAY "Fourteen thousand two hundred seventv three and 45/1 nn nnllnrs{• TO THE ORDER OF SWEETAPPLE, BROEKER & VARKAS, P.L. 20 S.E. 3rd STREET BOCA RATON, FL 33432 --- AOTHORIZECSIGNATURE 11'01318911' ®Shield CHECK DATE 13189 CHECK NO. 8/28/2015 13189 m CHECK AMOUNT a` $"14,273.45 8 a na Sweetapple, Broeker & Varkas 20 SE 3rd Street Boca Raton, Fl 33432 Phone: 561 -392 -1230 1 Fax: 561-394-6102 Account Statement Prepared for Town of Gulf Stream Re: O'Boyle: O'Hare. 1679 Previous Balance $0.00 Current Charges $15,420.15 New Balance $15,420.15 Adjustments $0.00 Payments $(30,754.97) Now Due $15,420.15 Trust Account $2,330.31 VN OF GULF SIRE R PAYMENT APPROVED Check Sweetapple, Broeker & Varkas Town of Gulf Stream 100 Sea Road Gulf Stream, FL 33483 Attorney's Fees 20 SE 3rd Street Boca Raton, Fl 33432 Phone: 561 -392 -1230 1 Fax: 561-394-6102 INVOICE Invoice Date: July 14, 2015 Invoice Number: 10084 Invoice Amount: $15,420.15 Matter: O'Boyle: O'Hare.1679 6/7/2015 Review emails and preliminary review filings by R.S. 1.50 $525.00 Berger. Sunday eve. 6/8/2015 Conference new opposing counsel. Review new R.S. 3.50 $1,225.00 petition filed by O'Boyle, Meeting with Dave. Work on response. 6/8/2015 Finalize RAS response and incorporate all attorney D.P.V. 1.00 $200.00 comments. 6/8/2015 Draft motion to sequester - 4474. D.P.V. .70 $140.00 6/8/2015 Review Berger DCA appeal and attorney conference D.P.V. .50 $100.00 regarding same. 6/8/2015 Analyze arguments and review authorities in O'Hare R.S. 3.00 $1,050.00 Motion for sanction. Work on response and 57.105 motion. Continued review of O'Boyle Cert petition. Conference Joanne and Scott. 6/9/2015 Conferences Scott, Joanne. Meeting with Dave. R.S. 2.50 $875.00 Analyze law and procedure re 57.105 demand in all cases and SJ motion in all cases. 57.105 motion in mandamus case. 6/9/2015 Finalize request to produce to Chandler. Multiple D.P.V. .50 $100.00 conference with RAS regarding cases and writ. 6/9/2015 Review bills re: SBV related public records request. D.P.V. .30 $60.00 Conference w/ attorneys regarding same. 6/9/2015 Westlaw research (not billed) regarding D.P.V. 1.70 $340.00 unreasonable delay and possibility of summary judgment. Annotate case law for discussion. Conference w/ attorneys regarding same. 6/9/2015 Conference call re Summary Judgements and 57.105 R.S. .75 $262.50 motions. Review recent decisions. 6/10/2015 Westlaw research re: summary judgment on delay D.P.V. 4.20 $840.00 cases. Review and annotate case law. Review public records binder for all related authority. Annotate. Draft first four (4) pages on analysis. 6/10/2015 Westlaw research re: applicability of immediate D.P.V. .30 $60.00 hearing when all records are already produced. Annotate for discussion. 6/11/2015 Update motion for SJ to incorporate additional case D.P.V. 1.20 $240.00 law cited by Stopdirty gov't. Review and annotate. 6/11/2015 Review all emails and filings. Conference counsel. R.S. .75 $262.50 6/15/2015 Review motions and conferences. R.S. .60 $210.00 6/16/2015 Email correspondence. Review and respond. D.P.V. .10 $20.00 6/17/2015 Conferences and review public records requests and R.S. 1.75 $612.50 filings. Two days. 6/18/2015 Review Answer and Affirmative Defenses. R.S. 1.50 $525.00 Conference Dave re Reply and motion for SJ. Review emails and evidence. Conferences counsel and meet with paralegal re pending projects. 6/18/2015 Draft Request for Production for Jonathan O'Boyle C.B. 1.20 $150.00 and The O'Boyle Law Firm 6/20/2015 Review and conference client. Conference paralegal. R.S. 1.25 $437.50 6/23/2015 Conferences and review. R.S. .50 $175.00 6/24/2015 Review rulings and conferences with counsel. R.S. .40 $140.00 6/24/2015 Review and respond to email correspondence D.P.V. .10 $20.00 (including yesterday's). 6/26/2015 Multiple email correspondence. Review auditor's D.P.V. 1.10 $220.00 request and JF response. Work on our response. Includes yesterday's work. 6/26/2015 Edit letter and finalize for RAS review and approval. D.P.V. .20 $40.00 6/26/2015 Conference and work on Letter. R.S. .25 $87.50 6/29/2015 Conference w/ summer intern. Assign D.P.V. .10 $20.00 comprehensive research assignment on public records (intern time will not be billed). 6/29/2015 Review notices and emails bs conference. R.S. .40 $140.00 6/30/2015 Email correspondence re: 57.105 hearing. Review D.P.V. 1.00 $200.00 all DQ motions and Judge Blanc's order. Outline argument for fees. 6/30/2015 Westlaw research re: 57.105 fees. Conferences with D.P.V. 1.60 $320.00 RAS and JOC. 6/30/2015 Review extensive motion. Review request. R.S. .75 $262.50 Conferences and emails re pending motions. 7/1/2015 Review opinion and multiple filings conferences R.S. 2.00 $700.00 client and counsel. 7/2/2015 Review supplemental authority filing. D.P.V. .10 $20.00 7/2/2015 Conference client. Hearing prep. R.S. .50 $175.00 7/5/2015 Review and emails. R.S. .40 $140.00 7/6/2015 Review new requests. Meeting clerk. Conferences R.S. 2.00 $700.00 Joanne and Jeff. Review cases provided. conference Dave. 7/6/2015 Email correspondence. D.P.V. .10 $20.00 7/7/2015 Email correspondence and brief Westlaw research D.P.V. .20 $40.00 re: RAS case. 7/8/2015 Review and annotate secondary sources and case D.P.V. 1.30 $260.00 law. Email correspondence and telephone conference with counsel. 7/9/2015 Case review with Dave and Cynthia. Revise R.S. 2.00 $700.00 requests. Set motions and phone conference all counsel. 7/9/2015 Conference w/ RAS and CB. Conference call w/ D.P.V. 1.80 $360.00 client and counsel. 7/9/2015 Case review w. DV and RAS C.B. 1.00 $125.00 7/10/2015 Review all pending motions to dismiss filed by Ring R.S. 2.50 $875.00 CAFI and Johnathan O'Boyle. Review response to motion to sequester. Finalize requests to all counter defendants. Conference re serving Demartini and Whitmer and Commerce Group. Work on SJ. Meet with Dave re memoranda in response. Revise subpoena DT. 7/10/2015 Conference w/ RAS and CB re case status and next D.P.V. 1.30 $260.00 steps. Receive instructions. 7/10/2015 Review and respond to email correspondence. D.P.V. .10 $20.00 7/10/2015 Conference w. RAS and DV to review all pending C.B. 1.60 $200.00 motions and discuss strategy for each case. Update and file Requests for Production to Martin O'Boyle and The O'Boyle Law Firm. File Notice of Video Depo of Doug Stacy. Send out for service. Email to o/c re: scheduling Motion for Leave to Amend 7/13/2015 Schedule special set hearing on Motion for Leave to C.B. .60 $75.00 Amend on 9.28.15; Draft Order to send to Judge; emails w. o/c re: scheduling Mtn to Compel Fee Agmts from OBLF. 7/14/2015 Progress meeting Dave and clerk re pending R.S. .30 $105.00 projects. SUBTOTAL: 53.00 $14,635.00 Costs 6/30/2015 6/30/2015 7/1/2015 SUBTOTAL: Matter Ledgers 6/18/2015 6/18/2015 6/19/2015 Postage June 2015 $1.65 Photocopies June 2015 $113.00 Invoice # 2015 -495 - Legal Graphic Works, Re: Videotapped Depositions $670.50 of Mark Hanna, Chris O'Hare, & Louis Roeder on 5/20/15 for file 502013CA017717 Balance before last invoice Invoice 10079 Check No. 13008 7/14/2015 Invoice 10084 $785.15 $0.00 $30,754.97 $(30,754.9 7) $15,420.15 481 01 tell 0 a Trust Account 7/6/2015 Previous Balance 6/22/2015 (Adjustment) Check No. 53? Sweetapple 7/1/2015 (Adjustment) Rock Legal Serv. & Investigations, Inc. Inv. 201501044 7/6/2015 (Adjustment) Invoice # 2015 -495 - Legal Graphic Works, Re: Videotapped Depositions of Mark Hanna, Chris O'Hare, & Louis Roeder on 5/20/15 for file 502013CA017717 Available in Trust: $15,420.15 $3,115.81 $2,500.00 $(115.00) $(670.50) $2,330.31 TOTAL $15,420.15 PREVIOUS BALANCE DUE $0.00 CURRENT BALANCE DUE AND OWING $15,420.15 ltill.V "OWN OF GULF STREAM OPERATING ACCOUNT 7/20/2015 To: SWEETAPPLE, BROEKFR & V.ARKAS. P.L. 20 S.E. 3rd STREET BOCA RATON, FL 33432 001 - 53110- 513 -10 Legal Services - Admin 5 TOWN OF GULF STREAM SUNTRUST BANK ®Shield 13083 a OPERATING ACCOUNT 63- 2151631 4 100 SEA ROAD g GULF STREAM, FL 33483-7427 CHECK DATE CHECK NO. 9 (561) 276 -5116 9 7/20/2015 13083 00949 m CHECK AMOUNT `o PAY "Fifteen thousand four hundred twenty and 15/100 Dollars" 0 TOTHE $" 15,420.15 8 ORDER OF $ SWEETAPPLE, BROEKER & VARKAS, P.L. 20 S.E. 3rd STREET BOCA RATON, FL 33432 — - - - -' -- v LL AP AUTHOR2ED SIGNATURE -- 11'01308311' TOWN OF GULF STREAM PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA Delivered via e-mail September 24, 2015 Commerce Group, Inc. [mail to: records@commerce-group.com] Re: GS #1933 (1112) Provide a copy of all billings and payments from and to the law firm of Sweetapple, Broeker & Varkus (including Robert Sweetapple singularly) for the billing period beginning on June 1, 2015 through the date of this request. Dear Commerce Group, Inc. [mail to: recordsna,commerce-grouo.coml, The Town of Gulf Stream received your original public records request on September 17, 2015. You should be able to view your original request at the following link htty://www2.gulf- stream.ore/weblink/O/doc/65558/Pagel.aslx. In future correspondence, please refer to this public records request by the above referenced numbers. The responsive records can be found at the same above link. We consider this matter closed. Sincerely, Town Clerk, Custodian of the Records