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21	3	Introduction and Background (Paragraphs 1-9)	Pohl introduces himself as a lawyer (LOMAP). Describes being introduced to Walker, Maxwell, Robinson, and Seymour in April 2012, and Ladner six to eight weeks later, as professional marketing consultants with BP Deepwater Horizon experience. Robinson's father-in-law, described as a prominent local attorney, met with Pohl. Pohl contracted with Maxwell-Walker for exclusive public-relations and client-liaison services. Was told Maxwell-Walker's Mississippi attorneys reviewed and approved the agreement. Walker, Seymour, and Ladner (after Robinson withdrew July 15, 2012) became 'PR Consultants.' Precision Marketing Group succeeded Maxwell-Walker in January 2013. PR Consultants designated Walker as business manager/spokesperson; Ladner handled staff training. PR Consultants were solely responsible for hiring, paying, tax withholding, and supervising all employees and contractors. PR Consultants represented they would provide services exclusively to Pohl and maintain confidentiality.