EFTA00622684.pdf

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION OF ST. THOMAS & ST. JOHN ****************************** JEFFREY EPSTEIN and L.S.J., LLC, Plaintiffs, -Vs- NICK LAMBROS and AVLC, LLC d/b/a SOUND X, Defendants. CASE NO. ST-12-CV- 21 ACTION FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT AND FRAUD JURY TRIAL DEMANDED PUNITIVE DAMAGES SOUGHT AFFIRMATION I, Christopher Allen Kroblin, an attorney admitted to the bar of this Court, do hereby make the following affirmation under penalty of perjury in lieu of affidavit pursuant to V.I. Code Ann. tit 5 § 699: I. I am a Partner at Kellerhals Ferguson Fletcher Kroblin LLP, which represents Plaintiffs in the above captioned matter. 2. The total attorneys' fees for work performed in this matter is supported by the underlying bills, attached as Exhibit A hereto and the accompanying Motion for Award of Costs and Attorneys' Pees.' 3. The total recoverable costs sought are the $75.00 filing fee for filing the Complaint, and invoices from Due Process USA, Inc. for service of process on the Defendants in the total amount of $802.50. [ Exhibit B] I The attached bills do not include unbilled work of 1.5 hour to prepare for the default judgment hearing. 1.5 hours to prepare the instant Motion for Costs and Attorneys' Fees, and an estimated 1 hour to attend the default judgment hearing. Accordingly, a total of an additional 4 hours is added to the instant fees sought but not contained in Exhibit A. EFTA00622684 Epstein, of al. v. Lambros, et al Case NO. ST-12-CV-21 Affirmation Paget 4. Based on my review of the.file and the underlying bills, the total and reasonable amount of attorney time spent in this matter during represeutation.of Plaintiffs (which excludes the time for filing Motions to Continue the Default „liglinent hearing) is asfollows: Attorney Hours Rates) Total Amount Sought Christopher Kroblin 20.1 325/hr $6,825.00 The Total Costs & Fees charged and sought aro: Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Two Dollars and Fifty Cents (MOM) DATED: December 1, 2012 CHRISTOPHER. ALLEN KROBLIN, ESQ. VI Bar # 966 KeLtattlias FERGUSON FLETCHER KttonuN LLP 9100 Port of Sale 14011, Suite 15 St. Thomas Telepho Tele Email: EFTA00622685 12/10112 01/12/2012 BG 01/13/2012 CK 01/17/2012 BC 9100 Havensight, Port of Sate Suite 15/16 St. ThoS Phone: KELLERHALS7FERGUSON Epstein, Jeffrey Invoice 22414 Date Feb 08, 2012 Terms Service Thru Jan 31, 2012 Date By Services Hours Rates Amount 01/04/2012 01/05/2012 01/06/2012 01/06/2012 01/06/2012 01/09/2012 01/09/2012 01/11/2012 01/12/2012 es Isasa ar.d illnimiatiniamissi ask i===.• assimusiaricr S Misr serISNE*SFINeffilas CK BG ems. A103 - Draft/revise: Review of draft Complaint and telephone conference with D. Indyke, Esq. re same. A110 - Manage data/files: Draft engagement letter re new litigation matter. EC with D. Indyke re same. 01/12/2012 NM A100 - Actividex Proofread Complaint. 01/12./2012 CK A103 - Draft/revise: Edits and ReWsions to Complaint. A110 Manage data/files: Open file on server and in Bill4lime. Create accordion file. A104 - Review/analyze: Review of edits to pleading and e- mail with D. Indyke regarding the same. E100 - Expenses: Check 1362: Clerk of the Court, Filing Fee for Complaint. tisapaisisa Safia 0.30 325.00/hr $97.50 0.30 80.00/hr $24.00 0.70 80.00/hr $56.00 1.70 325.00/hr $552.50 0.40 80.00/hr $32.00 0.20 325.00/hr $65.00 EA $75.00 EFTA00622686 2110/12 A100 - Activities: Edit Complaint, draft Summons for Nick Lambros and AVLC, LLC d/b/a Sound X complete ChM 01/17/2012 NM Cover Sheet; IC with J. Connor (Messenger) re. filing same at Superior Court of the Virgin Islands; enter filing for same in 1.70 80.00/hr $136.00 01/17/2012 GB Messenger Log. E107 - Delivery services/messengers: File Complaint, 2 Summons, Chit Cover Sheet and check to Superior Court $15.00 01/17/2012 GF A103 - Draft/revise: Review and sign court filings; 0.20 325.00/hr $65.00 01/18/2012 01/18/2012 NM CK A100 - Activitiev Process date stamped Complaint, Ch.il Cover Sheet, Summons for AVLC, LLC d/b/a Sound X and Summons for Nick Lembros; receipt and process of executed Summons. A106 - Communicate (with client}: E-mail to D. Indyke, Esq. ro sonice of process and review of same. 1.00 0.20 80.00/hr 325.00/hr $80.00 tAR nn EFTA00622687 ....••••••tui I to tile th ieClorS to apptont officers. Discussion with EM re same. 1.00 80.00/hr $80.00 03/1612012 GB E107 - Delivery serviceedmessengerx File Notice of Service of Process and Opposition with Superior Court $15.00 A100 Activities: Proofread) edit Notice of Sankt) of Pr:cess. end Opp:sitir to Kick Laribmo's Request for cans —7•e. :r.r: :absi Exn!bils for same; TC's i A :- C. Rat sr:::revere maiiing of same; 2.10 80.00/hr $168.00 ^a-: sass :: ::s: :15:s: 70 Mtn J. Connor :f same at Superior Court of the Virgin isianes. A100 - Actvities Receipt and process of Affidatit of 03/16/2012 NM Personal Santee on Nick Lambros; discussion with C. 0.30 80.00/hr $24.00 Kmblin, Esq. re. same. 03/16/2012 CK A103 - Draft/revise: Preparation of Motion for Entry of Default and Notice of Service of Process. 1,40 325.00/hr $455,00 03/16/2012 CK A106 • Communicate (with client); E-mail with D. Indyke, Esq. re update and opposition to motion for extension of time. 0.20 325.00/hr $65.00 03/16/2012 CK A103 - Draft/revise: Preparation of Opposition to Request for Extension of Time. 9.40 325.00/hr $455.00 03/16/2012 LK A103 • Draft/revise: Initial draft of resolutions 1.10 400.00/hr $440.00 se rsestlemsamos blips espx7InverceList=23017 215 EFTA00622688 9100 Havensight, Port of Sale Suite 15/16 St. Thomas VI 00802 Phone: Epstein/LSJ v. L.ambros KELLERHALSIFER.CiUSON Invoice 23310 Date May 11, 2012 Terms Service Thru Apr 30, 2012 Date By Services Hours Rates Amount 04/02/2012 04/08/2012 04/09/2012 04/11/2012 04/11/2012 09/30/2012 CK EK EK NM CK NM M06 - Communicate (with client): Review of Order from Court re extension of time and e-mail to D. hdyke, Esq. re same and litigation strategy. A106 - Communicate (with client): email correspondence with Dia re: arbitration claim A106 - Communicate (with client): discussion with DKI re: arbitration provisions. A100 -Activities: TC's with C. Kroblin, Esq. re. ruling on Motion for Entry of Default as to AVLC, 11C dba Sound X TC's with J. Smith and K. Frett at Superior Court of the Virgin Islands re. sane. A106 - Communicate (with client): E-mail with D. Indyke Esq. re options regarding pending motion for entry of default and follow up with assistant regarding the same. A100 - Activities: TC with J. Smith at Superior Court of the Virgin Islands re. filing of Answer to Complaint by Defendant Nick Larnbros; discussion with C. Kroblin. Esq. re. same. 0.50 0.20 0.20 0.50 0.20 0.20 325.00/hr 400.OO/hr 400.OO/hr 80.OO/hr 325.00/hr 80.00/hr $162.50 $80.00 $80.00 $40.00 $65.00 818.00 ansmisie EFTA00622689 12110/12 9100 HavensigM, Port of Sale Suite 15/16 St. Thomas VI Phone: Epstein, Jeffrey KELLERHALS FERGUSON Invoice 23726 Date Jun 12, 2012 Terms Service Thru May 31, 2012 Date By Services Hours Rates Amount 05/01/2012 CK A103 - Draft/revise: Preparation of Motion / Renewed Motion for Entry of Default. 0.90 325.00/hr $292.50 A100 -Activities: Proofread/ edit/ prepare Motion for Entry of Default as to Nick Lambros & Renewed Motion for Entry of 05/02/2012 NM Default as to AVLC, LLC d/b/a Sound X and proposed Order; EC with C. Krobiln, Esq. re. same; prepare mailing of same; 1.40 80.00/hr $112.00 TC with J. Connor (Messenger) re. filing same at Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. 05/02/2012 CK A103 - Draft/revise: Draft proposed order re Motion & Renewed Motion for Default. 0.20 325.00/hr $65.00 05/03/2012 GB E107 - Delivery services/messengers: File Motion for Entry of Default & Renewed Motion with Superior Court $15.00 05/07/2012 05/07/2012 05/07/2012 CK BO ftwallallunistiab E107 - Delivery services/messengers: File Notice of Filing at Superior Court Al® • Activities: Proofread/ prepare Notice of Filing; discussion with C. Kroblin, Esq. re. same; prepare mailing of NM same; hand deliver same to post office; TC with J. Connor 0.80 tio.00nir $64.00 (Messenger) re. filing same at Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. GB 05/07/2012 CK A103 - Draft/revise: Preparation of wised order requested by Judge Dunston and notice of fling the same. A106 - Communicate (with client): E-mail update on case to D. Indyke, Esq. 0.30 325.00/hr 0.20 325.00/hr $15.00 $97.50 $65.00 1/4 EFTA00622690 Kellerhals Ferguson Fletcher Kroblin LLP 9100 Havensight, Port of Sale Suite 15-18 St. Thomasi. .I.V_ 00802 Telephone =MIN Epstein/LSJ v. Lambros 575 Lexington Ave.. 4th Floor New York, NY 10022 In Reference To: Litigation (Labor) ID Invoice 20771 Date Jul 10.2012 Terms Service Thru Jun 30, 2012 Date By Services Hours Rates Amount 08/18/2012 06/18/2012 NM CK Receipt and process of Order dated May 30.2012; calendar Court deadline. Review of Court's Order and e-mail to client regarding preparation of default judgment motion. 0.30 0.30 $80,00/hr $325 00thr $24.00 $97.50 06/19/2012 CK Preparation of Motion for extension of lime. 0.90 $325.00/ir $292.50 Proofread/ edit/ prepare Motion for Extension of Time by Wnich to Fie Plaintiffs' Motion for Default Judgment, and 08/20/2012 NM proposed Order, TC's with C. Kroblin, Esq. re. same; TC with 1.00 $80.00ihr $80.00 J. Connor (Messenger) re. filing of same at Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. Process date stamped Motion for Extension of Time by With 06/22/2012 NM to Filo Plaintiffs' Motion for Default Judgment and proposed 0.20 $80.00Mr $18.00 Order. In Reference To: Litigation (Expenses) Date By Expenses 06/29/2012 SK June Westlaw Amount $2.43 Total Hours 2.70 his Total Labor $510.00 Total Expenses $2.43 1 of 3 12/10/20'2 9:II AM EFTA00622691 luivoices2.aspx?invoic... Kellerhals Ferguson Fletcher Kroblin LLP 9100 Havensight, Pori of Sale Suite 15-16 St. Thomas V.I. 00802 Telephone Epstein/LSJ v. Lam bros 575 Lexington Ave.. 4th Floor New York, NY 10022 In Reference To: Litigation (Labor) Date By Sendces Hours Rates Amount 07/08/2012 CK E-mail to D. Indyke. Esq. re documents for damages proof. 0.20 $325.00/hr $85.00 07/09/2012 07/11/2012 07/19/2012 07/22/2012 CK NM CK CK Review of file and communication with client regarding needed documents. Receipt and process of Order dated June 22, 2012; calendar deadline for Motion for Default Judgment. Telephone conference with D. Indylce, Esq. re documents needed to support claim. Preparation of Motion for Default Judgment and accompanying affidavit. Proofread/ edit/ prepare Plaintiffs' Motion for Default Judgment, and proposed Judgment; discussions with C. 0.30 0.30 0.20 2 60 $325.00/hr $80.00/hr $325.00/hr $325.00/hr $97.50 $24.00 $65.00 $845.00 07/23/2012 NM Kroblin. Esq. re. same; scan Exhibits for same; receipt and process of Affidavits for same; TC with J. Connor (Messenger) re. filing same at Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. 1.20 $80.00/hr $96.00 07/23/2012 CK Preparation of Motion for Default Judgment (cont..). 3.30 $325.00/hr $1,072.50 07/26/2012 BG 07/26/2012 BG Review and file order dated 06.01.2012. 0.20 $80.00/hr $10.00 Invoice 21020 Date Aug 09, 2012 Terms Service Thru Jul 31, 2012 In Reference To: Litigation (Expenses) Date By Expenses Amount 07/31/2012 GB Photocopies $0.50 07/31/2012 GB Westlaw $141.08 Total Hours 8.50 hrs Total Labor $2,297.00 Total Expenses $141.58 I of4 12/1020129:21 AM EFTA00622692 Kellerhals Ferguson Fletcher Kroblin LLP 9100 Havensight, Port of Sale Suite 15-16 St. Thomas V.I. 00802 Telephone Epstein/LSJ v. Lam bros 575 Lexington Ave 4th Floor New York, NY 10022 In Reference To: Litigation (Labor) Date By Services Hours Rates Amount Process date stamped Plaintiffs' Motion for Default Judgment 08/03/2012 NM end proposed Judgment; receipt and process of Order dated 0.50 $80.00/hr $40.00 08/03/2012 NM July 24, 2012; calendar default judgment hearing. Draft/ prepare cover letter dated August 3, 2012 enc. client copies; email same to D. Indyko, Esq. 1 10 $80.00/hr $88.00 08/14/2012 CK Email estimate of fees to D. Indyke, Esq. 0.20 $325.00/hr $65.00 08/29/2012 CK Review of file in preparation for Default Judgment Hearing and email to D. Indyke, Esq. re the same. 0.40 $325.00/hr $130.00 Invoice 22153 Deto Sep 11, 2012 Terms Service Thru Aug 31, 2012 In Reference To: Litigation (Expenses) Date By Expenses Amount 08/07/2012 exp Due ProcessUSA, Inc. - Service on N. Lambros $482.70 08/29/2012 exp Postage $0.45 08/31/2012 exp Photocopies $15.30 Total Hours 2.20 hrs Total Labor $323.00 Total Expenses $498.45 gTotal Invoice Amount $821.45 I of 3 12/10/20129:21 AM EFTA00622693 Ilps:/ %eel Kellerhals Ferguson Fletcher Kroblin LLP 9100 Havonsight, Port of Sale Suite 15-16 SI. Them Telephone Epstein/LSJ v. Lambros 575 Lexington Ave., 41h Floor New York, NY 10022 In Reference To: Litigation (Labor) Invoice 22274 Date Oct 04, 2012 Terms Service They Sep 30.2012 Date By Services Hours Rates Amount 09/0512012 09/05/2012 NM CK 0.20 Proofread/ edit Plaintiffs' Motion to Continue Default Judgment Hearing Due to Unavailability of Witness, and proposed Order; TC with J. Connor (Messenger) re. filing same at Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. Telephone conference with D. Indyke, Esq. re hearing attendance. 0.80 $80.00/hr $325.00/ni $64.00 $66.00 09/05/2012 CK Preparation of Motion for Continuance of Hearing. 0.60 $325.00/hr $195.00 Process date stamped Plaintiffs' Motion to Continue Default Judgment Hearing Due to Unavailability of Witness and 09/06/2012 NM proposed Order; draft facsimile to Judge Dunstan dated 0.60 $83.00ihr $48.00 09/07/2012 CK September 6, 2012 enc. same: fax same; process fax confirmation. Communication with Judge Dunston re continuance and telephone conference with D. Indyke, Esq. re the same. 0.20 $325.00/hr $65.00 09/13/2012 NM Receipt and process of Order dated September 6, 2012. 0.20 $80.00/hr $16.00 Review and tile Plaintiffs' Motion for Default Judgment; Order dated 07.24.12; Fax to Judge Dunston re DS Plaintiffs' Motion 09/26/2012 BG to Continue Default Judgment Hearing Due to Unavadability of 020 580.00/hr 818.00 Witness and Proposed Order; Plaintiffs' Motion to Continue Default Jugment Hearing Due to Unavailability of Witness. In Reference To: Litigation (Expenses) Date By Expenses Amount 09/30/2012 exp Photocopies $2.25 Total Hours 2.80 ha Total Labor $489.00 Total Expenses $2.25 I of 4 12/10/2012 9:22 AM EFTA00622694 haps:// Kellerhals Ferguson Fletcher Kroblin LLP 9100 HavensIglu, Pod of Sale Suite 15-16 St. Thomas. VI 00802 Telephone Epstein/LSJ v. Lambros 575 Lexington Avo., 4th Floor New York, NY 10022 In Reference To: Litigation (Labor) Date By Services Hours Rates Amount Conference w/ C. Kroblln. Esq. re: Default J. Hearing. 10/19/2012 SD telephonic appearance. Conference w/ J. Dunston's 0.30 $200.00/hr $60.00 Chambers re: same. Follow up on contact with Judge Dunston's Chambers re 10/19/2012 CK appearance and telephone conference with D. Indyke. Esq. 0.20 5325.00/hr $66.00 Re the same. Proofread/ edit/ prepare Plaintiffs' Motion to Continue November 7, 2012 Default Judgment Hearing Due to 10/29/2012 NM Unavailability of Witness, and proposed Order; TC with J. 0.80 $80.00/hr $64.00 Connor (Messenger) re. filing same at Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. /0/292012 CK Preparation of Motion to Continue hearing. 0.50 $325.00/hr $162.50 Process date stamped Plaintiffs' Motion to Continue November 7, 2012 Default Judgment Hearing Due to 10/31,2012 NM Unavailability of Witness and proposed Order; draft fax cover sheet enc. same to Judge Dunston; fax same; process fax confirmation. 0.60 $80.00.4w $48.00 10/31/2012 CK Email with D. Indyke, Esq. re status of contionuance and follow up with staff regarding the same. 0.20 $325.OO/hr $85.00 Invoice 23437 Date Nov 08.2012 TOMS Service Thru Oct 31. 2012 In Reference To: Litigation (Expenses) Date By Expenses Amount 10/20/2012 exp Messenger fee: Fie Motion to Continue Nev 7 Hearing and proposed Order at Superior Court $15.00 10/31/2012 exp Photocopies $2.25 Total Flours 2.60 hrs Total Labor 5484.50 Total Expenses $17.25 of4 12/10/2012 9:22 AM EFTA00622695 Due ProcessUSA, Inc. 8950 Route 108, Suite 100 Coluinbia MD 21045 Phone: Fax: senilcereques ueprocessusa.coin MO=1 Ac,.,:unts Piyab . Erika A. Kellerhals P.C. .. ...91001lavensight, Pon of Sale, Suite 15-16 Sh.Thoma6, VI 00802 Case No.: •: r-12-cy 21 CrIDate: Job ID: 12-047.563 .,:ert Time: Plaintiff: Jeffrey Epstein and 1,40., Defendant: Nick Lombros rind OLC, LLC d/Iva Sound X Serve To: Nick Lambros Location: 1351 MULBERRY LINICARY i1,' &to n 6507 INVOICE: DP36006 3/14/2612 l)ays Post iNC. 127 Received: 2/11/2012 Completed: 3/10/2012 Reference:Miller/Jeffrey Epstein vs PM ... • '^ •" Item Uolt Total third Attempts . Fuel Surcharge National 'Tbalk You! TERMS: "NUT DUE" /MIN: 71-0935800' • - f• o ' ' •••.' .. ..• 11ito;sdat. hay 19...2012.*., • NVOlt:EDIlli ANbTX4TA Itt.n th4,114 itreurg EXHIBIT 1 I t99.00 $99.00 $9.90 $9.90 Sub-Total S108.90 Total Fees 5.108.90 Paynitot - BAUM Due aloh.9n EFTA00622696 • Due ProcessUSA, Inc. 89S0 Route 108, Suite 100 Columbia MD 21045 Phone: Fax: At counts Payable Erika A. Kellerbals P.C. ., 0100 Ilaucnsight, Port of Salo, Suite 15-16 St. Thomas, 'V100802 Case No.: ST-12-CV-21 Crt //atm Job ID: 12-047070 Plaintiff: Jeffrey Epstein:and L.S.1.1.1C • Defendant: N kk tambros and AVI,C, d/b/a &hind 5c •. Serve To: Nick iambics Locatkm: 360 W. Northwest IlighwnyDNiingion,1Cb0010 . • . INVOlkg: •DP35915 3/7/2012 Days Poo Due: Ise Received:2/11am Completed: 3/22/2012 ••••-• • ltderence: Miller/Jeffrey Epstein vs Item Qty 8. National 1, 1 Fuel Surcharge National Bad Address National 360N4Norttiweir. I(ighway Surcharso Nalional Basic Skip Trace • ••• ' . • . • —is..., • Mang You! 'ERASS: "Nlsit DUE' -INVOICh 1)(11lAND PAVADIts UMN.RICEIPT FEIN: 71.0935800 io.w.slu‘groorhw•e„..w.se.1cia"— 11UnttiY. JalY IV, 2012 • . ) Ugh Total $180.00 $180.00 $9.90 S9.90 599.00 $99.00 $9.90 $9.90 $75.00 575.00 Sub-Total $373.80 Total Fees $373.80 . :Payment .Ballance Due 5373.80 • l'aie EFTA00622697 Ong. 1 of 1 StOlIt••21.10 10:11 0141, (GMT) eveVIN Salute PI ftegiante Due ProcessUSA, Inc. 8950 Route 108, Suite 100 lumbia MD 21045 Phone: Fax: Accounts Payable Enka A. !CcHerbals M. 9100 Havcnsight, Port of Sale, Suite 15-16 St. Thomas, VI 0080'2 INVOICE: DP35736 2/22/2012 Days Put Due: 292 Case No.: ST-12-CV-21 Crt Date: Job ID: 12-047071 Crt Thno: Plaintiff: Jeffrey Epstein and L LLC Defendant: Nick Umbras and AVLC, LLC d/b/e Sound X Sorve To: AVLC, LLC d/b/a Sound X Location: 778 Frontage Road Suite 103 Northfield, IL 60093 Reference: Millerffeffusy Epstein n Received: 2/11/2012 Completed: 2/20/2012 3:45 PM Rots Unit Total 8. National PI Fuel Surcharge National I $180.00 $180.00 1 $9.90 $9.90 Sub-Total $189.90 Thank Toni TERMS: 'NET DUE' - INVOICE DUE AND PAYABLE UPON RECEIPT FEIN: Client A/P Email. 91.9097. Dumber 10.2012 Total Fees $189.90 Paymeal - $189.90 Balance Duo $0.00 Check 0 Date Applied 1575 03.16.12 1189.90 Pose l of EFTA00622698 To: Pomp= 2 or s 2,012.12.10 10:10 20 IONIY> omen: somas Oorroome Due ProcessUSA, Inc. 8950 Route 108, Stine DM Colombia MD 2.10-15 Phone: Fax: Accounts Payable Baos A. Kollesbals P.C. 9100 Havensight, PoriofSalc, Suite 15-16 St Thomas, VI 00802 INVOICE: Dp35677 2/18/2012 Days Past Due: 2% Can No.: ST-12-CV-21 Crt Dater Job ID: 12-047131 fit Time: Plaintiff: Jeffrey Epstein end L.8 J., LW Defendant Niel( Lambios and AVLC, LLC d/b/a Sound X Serve To: AVLC, LLC d/b/a Sound X Location: 2775 ALGONQUIN RD STR 250, Roiling Meadows, IL 60008 Received: 2/11/2012 Completed: 2/17/2012 1:20 PM Reference: Mier/Jeffrey Epstein vs Item Qty. Unit Total 6. National P3 Fuel Surettaige National 1 $120.00 5120.00 $9.90 $9.9C Sub-Total $129.90 Thank Vont TERMS: °NET DUE" - INVOICE DUE AND PAYABLE UPON RECEIPT FEIN: Client MP Emit Total Fees S129.90 Payment - $129.90 Balance Due $0.00 Meek 0 Date Applied 1373 03.16.12 StattO Mondoy, Demnbei 10, 2012 %pi el EFTA00622699