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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION OF ST. THOMAS & ST. JOHN ****************************** JEFFREY EPSTEIN and L.S.J., LLC, Plaintiffs, CASE NO. ST-12-CV- 21 -Vs- ACTION FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT AND NICK LAMBROS and AVLC, LLC FRAUD d/b/a SOUND X, JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Defendants. 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: December1, 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 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 es Isasa 01/05/2012 ar.d tisapaisisa Safia illnimiatiniamissi 01/06/2012 ask i===.• 01/06/2012 01/06/2012 01/09/2012 S assimusiaricr Misr 01/09/2012 serISNE*SFINeffilas ems. 01/11/2012 A103 - Draft/revise: Review of draft CK Complaint and telephone conference with D. Indyke, Esq. re sam 0.30 325.00/hr e. $97.50 01/12/2012 BG A110 - Manage data/files: Draft engagement letter re new litigation matter. EC with D. Indyke re 0.30 80.00/hr same. $24.00 01/12/2012 NM A100 - Actividex Proofread Com plaint. 0.70 80.00/hr 01/12./2012 CK A103 - Draft/revise: Edits $56.00 and ReWsions to Complaint. 1.70 325.00/hr $552.50 01/12/2012 A110 Manage data/files: Open file BG on server and in Bill4lime. Create accordion file. 0.40 80.00/hr $32.00 01/13/2012 A104 - Review/analyze: Review of CK edits to pleading and e- mail with D. Indyke regarding the 0.20 325.00/hr same. $65.00 01/17/2012 BC E100 - Expenses: Check 1362: Clerk of the Court, Filin g Fee for Complaint. EA $75.00 EFTA00622686 2110/12 A100 - Activities: Edit Com plaint, draft Summons for Lambros and AVLC, LLC d/b Nick 01/17/2012 NM Cover Sheet; IC /a Sound X complete ChM with J. Connor (Messenger) re. at Superior Court of the Virgin filing same 1.70 Islands; enter filing for sam 80.00/hr $136.00 Messenger Log. e in 01/17/2012 GB E107 - Delivery services/messengers: File Com Summons, Chit Cover Sheet plaint, 2 and check to Superior Cou 01/17/2012 rt $15.00 GF A103 - Draft/revis e: Review and sign court filings; 0.20 A100 - Activitiev Process 325.00/hr date stamped Complaint, $65.00 Ch.il 01/18/2012 NM Cover Sheet, Summons for AVLC, LLC d/b/a Sou Summons for Nick Lembro nd X and s; receipt and process of 1.00 80.00/hr executed Summons. $80.00 01/18/2012 CK A106 - Communicate (with client}: E-mail to D. Ind Esq. ro sonice of process and yke, review of same. 0.20 325.00/hr tAR nn EFTA00622687  to apptont offic ....••••••tui I ers. Discussion wi to tile th ieClorS th EM re same. 1.00 80.00/hr 03/1612012 GBE107 - Delivery se $80.00 rviceedmessenger Service of Process x File Notice of and Opposition wi th Superior Court A100 Activities: $15.00 Proofread) edit Notic Pr:cess. end Opp e of Sankt) of :sitir to Kick Larib cans — 7•e. :r.r: m o's Request for i :absi Exn!bils for sa A :- C. me; TC's Rat sr:::revere ^a-: sass :: ::s: :15: m aii in g of same; s: 70 Mtn J. Conn 2.10 80.00/hr :f sa me at Superior Cour or $168.00 isianes. t of the Virgin A100 - Actvi 03/16/2012 NM Personal Sa ties Receipt and process of Affidatit ntee on Nick Lam of Kmblin, Esq. re. sa bros; discussion wi me. th C. 0.30 80.00/hr 03/16/2012 A 10 3 - Draft/revise: Prep $24.00 CK aration of Motion fo Default and Notice r Entry of of Service of Pr ocess. 1,40 325.00/hr 03/16/2012 A106 • Commun $455,00 CK Esq. re up ic at e (w ith cl ient); E-mail with date and opposition D. time. to motion for extens Indyke, ion of 0.20 325.00/hr 03/16/2012 CK A 103 - Draft/revi $65.00 se: Preparation of O for Extension of Ti pposition to Reque me. st 03/16/2012 LK A103 • Dra 9.40 325.00/hr ft/revise: Initial dr $455.00 aft of resolutions 1.10 400.00/hr se rsestlemsamos $440.00 blips espx7InverceList =23017 215 EFTA00622688 9100 Havensight, Port of Sale Suite 15/16 St. Thomas VI 00802 KELLERHALSIFER.CiUSON Phone: Epstein/LSJ v. L.ambros Invoice 23310 Date May 11, 2012 Terms Service Thru Apr 30, 2012 Date By Services Hours Rates Amount M06 - Communicate (with client): Review of Order from Court 04/02/2012 CK re extension of time and e-mail to D. hdyke, Esq. re same and 0.50 325.00/hr $162.50 litigation strategy. A106 - Communicate (with client): email correspondence with 04/08/2012 EK 0.20 400.OO/hr $80.00 Dia re: arbitration claim A106 - Communicate (with client): discussion with DKI re: 04/09/2012 EK 0.20 400.OO/hr $80.00 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. 04/11/2012 NM 0.50 80.OO/hr $40.00 Smith and K. Frett at Superior Court of the Virgin Islands re. sane. A106 - Communicate (with client): E-mail with D. Indyke 04/11/2012 CK Esq. re options regarding pending motion for entry of default and 0.20 325.00/hr $65.00 follow up with assistant regarding the same. A100 - Activities: TC with J. Smith at Superior Court of the 09/30/2012 NM Virgin Islands re. filing of Answer to Complaint by Defendant 0.20 80.00/hr 818.00 Nick Larnbros; discussion with C. Kroblin. Esq. re. same. ansmisie EFTA00622689 12110/12 9100 HavensigM, Port of Sale Suite 15/16 St. Thomas VI KELLERHALS FERGUSON Phone: Epstein, Jeffrey Invoice 23726 Date Jun 12, 2012 Terms Service Thru May 31, 2012 Date By Services Hours Rates Amount A103 - Draft/revise: Preparation of Motion / Renewed 05/01/2012 CK 0.90 325.00/hr $292.50 Motion for Entry of Default. A100 -Activities: Proofread/ edit/ prepare Motion for Entry of Default as to Nick Lambros & Renewed Motion for Entry of Default as to AVLC, LLC d/b/a Sound X and proposed Order; 1.40 05/02/2012 NM 80.00/hr $112.00 EC with C. Krobiln, Esq. re. same; prepare mailing of same; TC with J. Connor (Messenger) re. filing same at Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. A103 - Draft/revise: Draft proposed order re Motion & 05/02/2012 CK 0.20 325.00/hr $65.00 Renewed Motion for Default. E107 - Delivery services/messengers: File Motion for Entry 05/03/2012 GB $15.00 of Default & Renewed Motion with Superior Court BO ftwallallunistiab E107 - Delivery services/messengers: File Notice of Filing 05/07/2012 GB $15.00 at Superior Court Al® • Activities: Proofread/ prepare Notice of Filing; discussion with C. Kroblin, Esq. re. same; prepare mailing of 05/07/2012 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. A103 - Draft/revise: Preparation of wised order requested 05/07/2012 CK 0.30 325.00/hr $97.50 by Judge Dunston and notice of fling the same. A106 - Communicate (with client): E-mail update on case 05/07/2012 CK 0.20 325.00/hr $65.00 to D. Indyke, Esq. 1/4 EFTA00622690  Kellerhals Ferguson Fletcher Kroblin LLP ID 9100 Havensight, Port of Sale Suite 15-18 St. Thomasi. 00802 .I.V_ Telephone =MIN Epstein/LSJ v. Lambros 575 Lexington Ave.. 4th Floor Invoice 20771 New York, NY 10022 Date Jul 10.2012 Terms Service Thru Jun 30, 2012 In Reference To: Litigation (Labor) Date By Services Hours Rates Amount 08/18/2012 NM Receipt and process of Order dated May 30.2012; calendar Court deadline. 0.30 $80,00/hr $24.00 06/18/2012 CK Review of Court's Order and e-mail to client regarding preparation of default judgment motion. 0.30 $325 00thr $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, 08/20/2012 and 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 propos ed 0.20 $80.00Mr $18.00 Order. In Reference To: Litigation (Expenses) Date By Expenses Amount 06/29/2012 SK June Westlaw $2.43 Total Hours 2.70 his Total Labor $510.00 Total Expenses $2.43 1 of3 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. Lambros Invoice 21020 575 Lexington Ave.. 4th Floor New York, NY 10022 Date Aug 09, 2012 Terms Service Thru Jul 31, 2012 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 Review of file and communication with client regarding needed 07/09/2012 CK 0.30 $325.00/hr $97.50 documents. Receipt and process of Order dated June 22, 2012; calendar 07/11/2012 NM 0.30 $80.00/hr $24.00 deadline for Motion for Default Judgment. Telephone conference with D. Indylce, Esq. re documents 07/19/2012 CK 0.20 $325.00/hr $65.00 needed to support claim. 07/22/2012 CK Preparation of Motion for Default Judgment and 2 60 $325.00/hr $845.00 accompanying affidavit. Proofread/ edit/ prepare Plaintiffs' Motion for Default Judgment, and proposed Judgment; discussions with C. 07/23/2012 NM Kroblin. Esq. re. same; scan Exhibits for same; receipt and 1.20 $80.00/hr $96.00 process of Affidavits for same; TC with J. Connor (Messenger) re. filing same at Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. 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 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. Lambros 575 Lexington Ave 4th Floor Invoice 22153 New York, NY 10022 Deto Sep 11, 2012 Terms Service Thru Aug 31, 2012 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 July 24, 2012; calendar default judgment hearing. 08/03/2012 NM 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 Review of file in preparation for Default Judgment Hearing and CK 0.40 $325.00/hr $130.00 email to D. Indyke, Esq. re the same. 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 Invoice 22274 575 Lexington Ave., 41h Floor New York, NY 10022 Date Oct 04, 2012 Terms Service They Sep 30.2012 In Reference To: Litigation (Labor) Date By Services Hours Rates Amount Proofread/ edit Plaintiffs' Motion to Continue Default Judgment Hearing Due to Unavailability of Witness, and proposed Order; 09/0512012 NM 0.80 $80.00/hr $64.00 TC with J. Connor (Messenger) re. filing same at Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. Telephone conference with D. Indyke, Esq. re hearing 09/05/2012 CK 0.20 $325.00/ni $66.00 attendance. 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 September 6, 2012 enc. same: fax same; process fax confirmation. Communication with Judge Dunston re continuance and 09/07/2012 CK 0.20 $325.00/hr $65.00 telephone conference with D. Indyke, Esq. re the same. 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 of4 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 Invoice 23437 New York, NY 10022 Date Nov 08.2012 TOMS Service Thru Oct 31. 2012 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 0.60 $80.00.4w $48.00 sheet enc. same to Judge Dunston; fax same; process fax confirmation. 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 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. .. INVOICE: DP36006 3/14/2612 ...91001lavensight, Pon of Sale, Suite 15-16 l)ays Post iNC. 127 Sh.Thoma6, VI 00802 Case No.: •: r-12-cy 21 CrIDate: Received: 2/11/2012 Completed: 3/10/2012 Job ID: 12-047.563 .,:ert Time: Reference:Miller/Jeffrey Epstein vs PM Plaintiff: Jeffrey Epstein and 1,40., Defendant: Nick Lombros rindOLC, LLC d/Iva Sound X ... • '^ •" Serve To: Nick Lambros Location: 1351 MULBERRY LINICARY i1,' &to n 6507 Item Uolt Total third Attempts I t99.00 . $99.00 Fuel Surcharge National $9.90 $9.90 Sub -Total S108.90 Total Fees 5.108.90 Paynitot - BAUM Due aloh.9n 'Tbalk You! TERMS: "NUT DUE" NVOlt:EDIlli ANbTX4TAItt.n th4,114 itreurg /MIN: 71-0935800' • - f• o ' ' •••.' .. ..• 11ito;sdat. hay 19...2012.*.., • EXHIBIT 1 EFTA00622696  Due ProcessUSA, Inc. 89S0 Route 108, Suite 100 Columbia MD 21045 Phone: • Fax: . • At counts Payable . INVOlkg: •DP35915 Erika A. Kellerbals P.C. ., 3/7/2012 0100 Ilaucnsight, Port of Salo, Suite 15-16 Days Poo Due: Ise St. Thomas, 'V100802 Case No.: ST-12-CV-21 Crt //atm Received:2/11am Completed: 3/22/2012 Job ID: 12-047070 ••••-• • ltderence: Miller/Jeffrey Epstein vs 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 Item Qty Ugh Total 8. National 1, 1 $180.00 $180.00 Fuel Surcharge National $9.90 S9.90 Bad AddressNational 360N4Norttiweir. I(ighway 599.00 $99.00 Surcharso Nalional $9.90 $9.90 • Basic Skip Trace $75.00 575.00 Sub-Total $373.80 Total Fees $373.80 ••• ' . :Payment . • . • —is..., .Ballance Due 5373.80 • 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 • . ) • l'aie EFTA00622697  Ong. 1 of 1 StOlIt••21.10 10:11 0141, (GMT) eveVIN Salute PI ft egiante Due ProcessUSA, Inc. 8950 Route 108, Suite 100 lumbia MD 21045 Phone: Fax: Accounts Payable INVOICE: DP35736 Enka A. !CcHerbals M. 2/22/2012 9100 Havcnsight, Port of Sale, Suite 15-16 Days Put Due: 292 St. Thomas, VI 0080'2 Case No.: ST-12-CV-21 Crt Date: Received: 2/11/2012 Completed: 2/20/2012 Job ID: 12-047071 Crt Thno: Reference: Millerffeffusy Epstein n 3:45 PM 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 Rots Unit Total 8. National PI I $180.00 $180.00 Fuel Surcharge National 1 $9.90 $9.90 Sub-Total $189.90 Total Fees $189.90 Paymeal - $189.90 Balance Duo $0.00 Check 0 Date Applied 1575 03.16.12 1189.90 Thank Toni TERMS: 'NET DUE' - INVOICE DUE AND PAYABLE UPON RECEIPT FEIN: Client A/P Email. 91.9097. Dumber 10.2012 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 INVOICE: Dp35677 Baos A. Kollesbals P.C. 2/18/2012 Days Past Due: 2% 9100 Havensight, PoriofSalc, Suite 15-16 St Thomas, VI 00802 Can No.: ST-12-CV-21 Crt Dater Received: 2/11/2012 Completed: 2/17/2012 Job ID: 12-047131 fit Time: Reference: Mier/Jeffrey Epstein v