ALICE BLACK Attorney At Law 26 Court Street, Suite 1800 Brooklyn, NY 11201 718-923-6300 December 12, 2007 John and Mary Cooke 147 Dupont Street Brooklyn, NY 11222 Re: Attorney-Client Retainer Dear Mr. and Mrs. Cooke: First, I would like you thank you for choosing our firm to represent you in relation to the death of your neighbors’ sons, who drowned last summer in your swimming pool. Secondly, enclosed please find two copies of the Client-Attorney Retainer Agreement that states the terms of our client-attorney relationship. Please sign it in the space provided and return one copy in the enclosed envelope. The second copy is for your records. Moreover, I would like to advise you to not talk about this matter with anyone expect me and employees of this firm. If you have any questions or concerns related to the agreement or if you wish meet with me, please do not hesitate to call. Very truly yours, Alice Black AB:ar Enc.