Contingency No Win No Fee Agreement

CONTINGENCY NO WIN NO FEE AGREEMENT

This Contingency No Win No Fee Agreement (the "Agreement") is made as of Effective Date: by and between Client Name: with principal address: , and Attorney/Firm Name: with principal place of business: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client seeks legal representation to pursue the claim(s) described as: ;

WHEREAS, Attorney possesses experience and expertise in the prosecution and resolution of such claims and is willing to represent Client on a contingent fee basis as set forth herein;

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their respective rights and obligations with respect to the representation, the allocation of fees and costs, and the conditions under which the Attorney will be compensated.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

"Recovery" means any and all sums recovered by settlement, judgment, award, or otherwise on behalf of Client, whether by cash, property, structured payments, credit, or any other form of value.

"Net Recovery" means Recovery after deduction of litigation expenses and disbursements advanced by Attorney or agreed to be paid by Client pursuant to Section 4.

2. ENGAGEMENT; SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION

Client hereby retains Attorney and Attorney accepts the engagement to represent Client in connection with the claim(s) described above and related proceedings, negotiations, and appeals (collectively, the "Matter"). Attorney's representation is limited to the Matter and does not extend to unrelated legal matters unless agreed in writing.

3. CONTINGENCY FEE; CALCULATION

Attorney's fee for representation in the Matter shall be a contingency fee equal to % of the Recovery. The contingency percentage shall apply to: Gross Recovery Net Recovery.

If recovery is obtained by means other than a lump sum (for example, structured settlement or periodic payments), Attorney's fee shall be computed based on the present cash value of the Recovery, calculated using a commercially reasonable discount rate, unless the parties otherwise agree in writing.

4. COSTS AND EXPENSES

Client shall be responsible for all reasonable costs and disbursements incurred in connection with the prosecution or defense of the Matter, including but not limited to filing fees, expert fees, deposition costs, travel, courier, copying, and investigation expenses ("Costs").

Attorney shall: Advance Costs on Client's behalf Require Client to pay Costs as incurred. If Attorney advances Costs, such amounts shall be reimbursed from Recovery prior to the calculation of Net Recovery unless the parties expressly agree otherwise.

Client authorizes Attorney to incur Costs up to the amount of without prior approval. Costs in excess of that amount shall require Client's prior written consent.

5. PAYMENT AND DISTRIBUTION

Attorney's contingency fee and all advanced Costs are payable from any Recovery. Disbursement of funds shall be made in the following order: (a) reimbursements of Costs advanced by Attorney; (b) payment of Attorney's contingency fee calculated in accordance with Section 3; (c) payment of any liens, statutory obligations, or third-party claims required by law or court order; (d) remaining funds to Client.

If Client receives any portion of a Recovery directly, Client shall hold such funds in trust for Attorney's fee and Costs and shall immediately remit the same to Attorney for application in accordance with this Agreement.

6. CLIENT COOPERATION

Client agrees to cooperate fully with Attorney, to provide all information and documentation requested, to appear for depositions, hearings and trials when necessary, and to timely execute documents required to prosecute or settle the Matter. Failure to cooperate may be treated as cause for termination under Section 8.

7. SETTLEMENTS

Attorney shall notify Client of any settlement offers and shall not compromise or settle the Matter without Client's informed consent. Client authorizes Attorney to accept routine or uncontested settlements not exceeding without separate written approval.

In the event of a settlement, Attorney shall provide a written statement setting forth the gross Recovery, Costs, attorney's fees, and the net amount due to Client.

8. WITHDRAWAL OR TERMINATION

Client may terminate this Agreement at any time upon written notice to Attorney. Attorney may withdraw for good cause, including but not limited to Client's failure to cooperate, nonpayment of Costs, or conflict of interest, subject to applicable rules of professional conduct and court approval if necessary.

If Attorney withdraws or representation is terminated, Attorney shall be entitled to recover any unpaid Costs advanced and a reasonable fee based on the contingency percentage on any Recovery obtained after termination that is attributable, in whole or in part, to Attorney's efforts unless otherwise agreed in writing or ordered by a tribunal.

9. CONFIDENTIALITY

Attorney shall keep confidential all information obtained from Client in the course of representation, except as required or permitted by law, ethical obligations, or as necessary to pursue the Matter (including disclosure to experts, consultants, or opposing parties when required).

10. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Attorney represents no present client with respect to the Matter except as disclosed below. Client affirms that Client has disclosed to Attorney all known circumstances that might create a conflict of interest. Any unresolved conflict will require informed consent in writing before representation continues.

11. RECORDS; ACCOUNTING

Attorney shall maintain records of Costs and disbursements and shall provide Client with a reasonably detailed accounting upon request or upon termination of representation. Client shall have the right to inspect billing records as required by applicable law.

12. NO GUARANTEE

Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a guarantee of a particular result. Attorney makes no promises regarding the outcome of the Matter and any expressions regarding prospects are estimates only.

13. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered personally, by certified mail (return receipt requested), or by nationally recognized overnight courier to the addresses below or to such other address as a party may designate by written notice.

14. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties. No failure or delay by any party in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right unless set forth in a signed writing.

15. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its choice-of-law principles.

16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written.

17. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and the invalid provision shall be reformed to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

18. COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures transmitted by electronic means shall be binding as originals.

19. CLIENT ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Client acknowledges that Client has read and understands this Agreement, that Client has had an opportunity to ask questions and to obtain independent advice, and that Client agrees to the contingency arrangement and other terms set forth herein.

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