I am aware that Solid Investment is alleged to have defrauded many victims, and I understand that other parties have asserted claims against this person arising from investments made with Solid Investment, and that other parties have contacted SCOTT M. HARE and MICHAEL J. BRUZZESE to request representation in connection with their claims. I understand that SCOTT M. HARE and MICHAEL J. BRUZZESE will represent other such parties in addition to and simultaneously with their representation of me as a multiple-plaintiff action, and I consent to such common representation. As in any class-action or common-fund recovery, I understand that the total of all such claims may exceed any assets that may be located for execution in satisfaction of my claims (if any such assets are located). I understand, acknowledge and agree that if the total of all claims exceeds the amount of assets available for satisfaction of such claims, I will receive a pro rata distribution from the assets that are recovered, such pro rata distribution to be based upon the value of my claim relative to the total of all claims being prosecuted by SCOTT M. HARE and MICHAEL J. BRUZZESE. I understand that, as a result, I may recover only a portion of my total claim even if the assets that are located might otherwise be sufficient to satisfy my individual claim in full. In all events, I understand that there is no guarantee of obtaining a judgment in my favor, or any particular recovery thereon, or any recovery in any amount. Being fully aware of these facts and circumstances, I wish to proceed with my claims simultaneously with other claimants, and to be represented in common with such other claimants by SCOTT M. HARE and MICHAEL J. BRUZZESE.
I understand that SCOTT M. HARE and MICHAEL J. BRUZZESE only undertake hereby to represent me in connection with my efforts to recover unpaid investments I made with Solid Investment by filing and prosecuting a lawsuit in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. I understand and agree that SCOTT M. HARE and MICHAEL J. BRUZZESE do not hereby undertake to, and are not obligated to, file any action in any other jurisdiction, including any action in execution upon any judgment that might be obtained in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Notwithstanding, I authorize SCOTT M. HARE and MICHAEL J. BRUZZESE to proceed on my behalf in other jurisdictions, including by filing execution proceedings upon any judgment that may be obtained, if it appears advisable and feasible to do so. I understand that the decision whether to proceed in other jurisdictions depends upon several facts not currently known by me or SCOTT M. HARE and MICHAEL J. BRUZZESE, and therefore cannot be made in advance, but rather must be made after careful consideration of such facts as they emerge. Without limitation, I understand that the current and future whereabouts of Solid Investment, and the location of any assets owned or controlled by Solid Investment, may not be known, and therefore the forum of any further proceedings, including execution proceedings, cannot be anticipated in advance. I further understand that the prosecution of actions in other jurisdictions may be subject to professional licensing requirements in such jurisdictions, and that such licensing requirements may govern the ability of SCOTT M. HARE and MICHAEL J. BRUZZESE to provide representation in such other jurisdictions. I understand that SCOTT M. HARE and MICHAEL J. BRUZZESE are licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and are admitted to practice before the courts of those states, together with various federal courts situated within those states. Further, I understand that SCOTT M. HARE and MICHAEL J. BRUZZESE maintain their offices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and do not maintain offices for the practice of law in other locations. Accordingly, I understand that, as future circumstances require and warrant, SCOTT M. HARE and MICHAEL J. BRUZZESE will examine and inform me regarding the advisability and possibility of proceeding in other jurisdictions on a pro hac vice basis or through the use of local counsel licensed to practice in such jurisdictions. Once again, I understand that the details of such potential developments cannot be anticipated, and must be decided based on additional facts and circumstances as they emerge.
Further, I understand and agree that SCOTT M. HARE and MICHAEL J. BRUZZESE do not hereby undertake to represent me in connection with any other matters, claims or issues. Without limitation, I understand and agree that SCOTT M. HARE and MICHAEL J. BRUZZESE do not hereby undertake to provide any advice or services relating to tax matters surrounding the loss or possible recovery of the funds I invested with Solid Investment. I agree that I will seek any necessary advice regarding such issues from appropriate counsel licensed to practice in the jurisdiction where I reside.
Scott Michael Hare
Bartony & Hare, LLP
Law & Finance Building
429 Fourth Avenue
Suite 1801
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Tel: 412/338-8632
Fax: 412/338-6611
Michael J. Bruzzese
The Bank Tower, Suite 1008
307 Fourth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Tel. 412.281.8676
Fax. 412.281.8046
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