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Request for approval of payment of fees for legal services in the amount of $672,402.29 to Gerger Hennessy Martin & Peterson, LLP (formerly Gerger Hennessy & McFarlane), Khalil Law PLLC, and The Akers Firm for representation of the Harris County Judge in connection with certain legal proceedings.
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Regarding payment using General Administrative Funds (Department 202) for legal services in connection with the representation of the Harris County Judge related to a criminal investigation. The Harris County Judge's involvement in the proceedings was related to the course and scope of her employment with Harris County and her role in the investigation has concluded. The invoices total $672,402.29.
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