# SCHEDULE A — FEE SCHEDULE
## Debt Recovery Experts, LLC

This Schedule A is attached to and incorporated into the Terms of Service between the Client and Debt Recovery Experts, LLC. **All fees are contingent** — payable only upon actual recovery of funds from the debtor.

## Contingency Fee by Recovery Tier

The fee is determined by the tier at which the claim resolves (i.e., the point at which the debtor pays):

| Tier | Description | DRE Fee |
|---|---|---|
| **Tier 1** | Soft Touch demand | **20-25%** of amount recovered |
| **Tier 2** | Formal Demand | **30%** of amount recovered |
| **Tier 2.5** | Lien Threat (construction claims) | **30%** of amount recovered, plus attorney fees only if a lien is actually filed through counsel |
| **Tier 3** | Final Notice | **33%** of amount recovered |
| **Tier 4** | Legal Action (referral to counsel) | **15%** DRE referral fee **plus 25%** law firm fee (40% combined) |

## Illustrative Example (Tier 2 resolution, $10,000 claim)

| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Amount recovered | $10,000.00 |
| DRE contingency fee (30%) | -$3,000.00 |
| Certified mail + notary costs | -$75.00 |
| **Net to Client** | **$6,925.00** |

## Costs and Expenses (deducted from recovery)

These are actual, itemized out-of-pocket costs, not DRE profit:

- Remote online notary: one-time, per LPOA (est. $25)
- Certified mail / LetterStream postage and service fees (actual)
- Court filing and recording fees (actual, only if lien or litigation pursued, with prior approval)

## No Recovery, No Fee

If DRE recovers nothing, the Client owes **no contingency fee**. The Client is responsible only for actual out-of-pocket third-party costs already incurred with the Client's prior approval (e.g., litigation filing fees). DRE will not incur such costs without the Client's written approval.

## Loyalty Pricing (optional)

Clients with 3+ prior claims may qualify for reduced Tier 1 pricing (e.g., 25% reduced toward 20% at DRE's discretion).

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**ACKNOWLEDGMENT:** By signing the Terms of Service, the Client acknowledges receipt of this Fee Schedule and agrees to the fee and cost terms set forth above.

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