Law Office of Thomas H. Terpstra, Jr.
P.O. Box 443
Ripon, CA 95366
United States
Phone: 209-985-9273
Invoice
Invoice Number 00185
Matter General
Date of Issue 05/27/2026
Payment Terms Due Date
Due Date 06/26/2026
Billed To
City of Ripon
259 North Wilma Avenue
Ripon, California 95366
United States
$5,782.00 due 06/26/2026
Time Entries
Date Attorney Description Hourly Rate Qty Line Total
04/27/2026 Tom Terpstra Weekly meeting with K.
Werner re City matters.
$295.00 0.20 $59.00
05/06/2026 Tom Terpstra Discussion with K. Werner re
land use matters.
$295.00 0.30 $88.50
05/07/2026 Tom Terpstra Review organics processing
agreement. Research
applicable requirements for
operators.
$295.00 3.20 $944.00
05/08/2026 Tom Terpstra Finish reviewing organics
processing agreement and
send findings to K. Werner.
$295.00 1.10 $324.50
05/11/2026 Tom Terpstra Call with other jurisdictions re County text amendment re
industrial zoning.
$295.00 0.70 $206.50
05/11/2026 Tom Terpstra Conference with K. Werner re
City matters.
$295.00 0.30 $88.50
05/11/2026 Tom Terpstra Call with councilmember re
project status.
$295.00 0.30 $88.50
05/12/2026 Tom Terpstra Call with councilmember re
meeting
$295.00 0.30 $88.50
05/12/2026 Tom Terpstra Preliminary meeting with K.
Werner and K. Zuidervaart re
closed session item, prepare
for same.
$295.00 1.70 $501.50
05/12/2026 Tom Terpstra Prepare for Council meeting
and attend.
$295.00 1.90 $560.50
05/18/2026 Tom Terpstra Weekly meeting with K.
Werner re city matters.
$295.00 0.40 $118.00
05/18/2026 Tom Terpstra Prepare for planning
commission meeting and
attend.
$295.00 1.10 $324.50
05/19/2026 Tom Terpstra Correspondence with K.
Werner re county text
amendment, research re
same.
$295.00 1.30 $383.50
05/20/2026 Tom Terpstra Conference with K. Werner re
letter to county, research
county general plan re same,
revise letter and send for
review.
$295.00 3.50 $1,032.50
05/21/2026 Tom Terpstra Conference with K. Werner
and K. Zuidervaart re county
planning matter, calls with
colleagues re same, review
opposition letter, research
legal authority for opposition.
$295.00 2.50 $737.50
05/22/2026 Tom Terpstra Calls with colleagues and
conference with K.
Zuidervaart re county
matters.
$295.00 0.80 $236.00
Time Entries Total: 19.6 $5,782.00
Total $5,782.00
Amount Due $5,782.00
Outstanding Invoices
Number Due Date Amount Payments Balance
00185 (current) 06/26/2026 $5,782.00 $0.00 $5,782.00
Outstanding Balance $5,782.00
Law Office of Thomas H. Terpstra, Jr.
P.O. Box 443
Ripon, CA 95366
United States
Phone: 209-985-9273
Invoice
Invoice Number 00189
Matter Police Department
Date of Issue 05/27/2026
Payment Terms Due Date
Due Date 06/26/2026
Billed To
City of Ripon
259 North Wilma Avenue
Ripon, California 95366
United States
$17,881.35 due 06/26/2026
Time Entries
Date Attorney Description Hourly Rate Qty Line Total
04/27/2026 Tom Terpstra Review new court calendar
for Department M2, advise
Police Department re same.
$295.00 0.40 $118.00
04/27/2026 Tom Terpstra Continue preparing for
dangerous animal trial.
$295.00 1.50 $442.50
04/28/2026 Tom Terpstra Continue preparing trial brief
and strategy for trial for
dangerous animal hearing.
$295.00 2.50 $737.50
04/28/2026 Tom Terpstra Coordinate with DA re
disorderly conduct in parks
citations and arraignment in
Manteca.
$295.00 0.50 $147.50
04/29/2026 Tom Terpstra Appear at arraignment for
disorderly conduct in park.
Call with Chief Sauer re
same. Correspondence with
DA re hearing dates.
$295.00 2.40 $708.00
04/29/2026 Tom Terpstra Continue preparation of
documents for dangerous
animal trial.
$295.00 0.80 $236.00
04/30/2026 Tom Terpstra Continue working on trial
brief and pleadings for
dangerous animal appeal.
Confer with E. Ries re officer
availability.
$295.00 1.70 $501.50
05/01/2026 Tom Terpstra Finalize trial brief for
dangerous animal appeal and
$295.00 5.90 $1,740.50
work with secretary to file.
05/04/2026 Tom Terpstra Trial preparation for
dangerous animal hearing,
including: evidence
preparation, drafting witness
questions/preparation,
preparing statements and
related strategies. Coordinate
with PD re appearances.
$295.00 8.40 $2,478.00
05/05/2026 Tom Terpstra Finalize preparation for trial
and appear at trial. Travel to/
from Stockton.
$295.00 6.80 $2,006.00
05/06/2026 Tom Terpstra Work on trial strategy
following trial continuance.
Conference with Liz Ries re
same. Call witnesses re
availability to testify.
$295.00 3.20 $944.00
05/07/2026 Tom Terpstra Calls with witnesses and
opposing counsel re
dangerous animal case.
Further strategizing re same.
$295.00 1.50 $442.50
05/14/2026 Tom Terpstra Work on preparation of
witnesses and additional
evidence for dangerous
animal trial.
$295.00 1.50 $442.50
05/18/2026 Tom Terpstra Work on subpoenas for
witnesses for dangerous
animal trial. Continue trial
preparations.
$295.00 1.50 $442.50
05/19/2026 Tom Terpstra Work on witness list and
subpoenas for witnesses for
trial. Call with potential
witness; update strategy for
trial.
$295.00 1.60 $472.00
05/20/2026 Tom Terpstra Meeting with witnesses re
dangerous animal trial.
Prepare for same.
$295.00 1.20 $354.00
05/21/2026 Tom Terpstra Prepare for and meet with
witnesses re dangerous
animal appeal. Continue
preparing for trial.
$295.00 1.70 $501.50
05/21/2026 Tom Terpstra Prepare for arraignment for
disorderly conduct in park
citation.
$295.00 0.30 $88.50
05/22/2026 Tom Terpstra Prepare for and attend
hearing for M. Tearney.
Travel to/from.
$295.00 2.30 $678.50
05/22/2026 Tom Terpstra Continue preparing for
dangerous animal trial.
$295.00 2.10 $619.50
05/25/2026 Tom Terpstra Prepare questions for
witnesses, draft proposed
order, and revise closing
$295.00 8.40 $2,478.00
statement for dangerous
animal trial Day 2.
Correspondence with OC re
same.
Time Entries Total: 56.2 $16,579.00
Expense Entries
Date Description Rate Qty Line Total
04/28/2026 Secretary - Torbet v. City of Tracy - Prepare the shell for the trial brief; review the letter to the
Judge to obtain required information; draft proof
of service for trial brief. Email to THT regarding
same/shell.
$80.00 1.60 $128.00
04/29/2026 Secretary - Torbet v. City of Tracy - Review email and attachments; download the RJN and Notice
of Filing of Agency Records from Orange County
Superior Court; prepare shells for both the RJN
and Notice; revise the trial brief and update the
corresponding proof of service. Email to THT
regarding the same.
$80.00 2.40 $192.00
04/29/2026 Research - Download Orange County Civil Docs (RJN and Notice)
$22.35 1.00 $22.35
05/01/2026 Secretary - Research lodging of video files as evidence for trial; prepare the cover letter for
submitting the videos to the Court; review the
Request for Judicial Notice and trial brief and
preparemthe corresponding exhibits for both
pleadings; correspondence to/from THT
regarding the same; finalize pleadings for service
and filing with the Court.
$80.00 5.40 $432.00
05/02/2026 Secretary - Correspondence with THT regarding rejection. Re-file trial brief and Request for
Judicial Notice.
$80.00 0.10 $8.00
05/04/2026 Secretary - Follow up on the filing; download the conformed copies of the brief and the Request for
Judicial Notice; email the conformed copies to
THT.
$80.00 0.10 $8.00
05/04/2026 Secretary - Call to Clerk at SJC Superior Court to inquire about lodging evidence; prepare the
Notice of Lodging; outline next steps for sealing
and submitting the USB/CD. Correspondence
with THT regarding the same.
$80.00 0.50 $40.00
05/06/2026 Secretary - Torbet v. City of Tracy - Download and review the minute order from the Trial;
calendar deadlines for Petitioner’s dismissal,
Respondent’s opposition, and the continued Day
2 trial date. Correspondence to THT regarding
the same.
$80.00 0.30 $24.00
05/13/2026 Secretary - Review court docket to confirm status of Petitioner’s Motion for Dismissal.
$80.00 0.10 $8.00
05/14/2026 Secretary - Review sample witness lists and $80.00 1.30 $104.00 applicable rules regarding trial subpoenas and
witness fees; prepare the witness list shell; check
the court docket to confirm no request for
dismissal had been filed; and correspondence to
THT regarding the shell and the two subpoenas.
05/18/2026 Secretary - Call with THT to discuss the
upcoming trial, witnesses, and subpoenas; call
with process server, Manu, regarding the same;
prepare subpoenas for THT’s review; and
correspondence with THT regarding witness and
subpoena details; prepare email to Manu for
service.
$80.00 1.70 $136.00
05/18/2026 Secretary - Correspondence with THT regarding subpoenas. Revise subpoenas per THT, and
email subpoenas to THT for review and
signature.
$80.00 0.20 $16.00
05/19/2026 Secretary - Correspondence with THT regarding witness list; input witnesses into witness list and
email to THT for review and finalization.
$80.00 0.20 $16.00
05/19/2026 Secretary - Finalize, serve and file witness list.
Review subpoenas and revise addresses and
date of issuance. Correspondence with THT
regarding same. Correspondence with Manu
regarding service.
$80.00 0.60 $48.00
05/20/2026 Secretary - Check SJC Case Docket for
conformed copy of the witness list. Email
conformed copy to THT for records.
$80.00 0.20 $16.00
05/22/2026 Secretary - Research samples of Order After
Hearing; prepare pleading format and download
judicial form for THT's review. Correspondence to
THT regarding the same.
$80.00 1.30 $104.00
Expenses Total: 17 $1,302.35
Total $17,881.35
Amount Due $17,881.35
Outstanding Invoices
Number Due Date Amount Payments Balance
00189 (current) 06/26/2026 $17,881.35 $0.00 $17,881.35
Outstanding Balance $17,881.35