Hearing Document Template

HEARING SERVICES AGREEMENT

Effective Date:   Provider Name:   Client Name:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Provider is engaged in the business of providing hearing-related services including but not limited to administrative hearing management, transcription, exhibit handling, and hearing-room coordination; and

WHEREAS, Client requires hearing services in connection with a matter described below and desires to engage Provider on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend for this Agreement to set forth the full understanding between them with respect to the services contemplated herein.

HEARING DETAILS

Hearing Date:   Estimated Duration:

SCOPE OF WORK

Provider shall perform the services described below in a professional manner consistent with industry standards. Provider's duties may include coordination of hearing logistics, management of exhibits, real-time transcription, provision of hearing transcripts, scheduling of court reporters, and preparation of administrative hearing records as required by Client.

PAYMENT TERMS

Late Fee:   Payment Due Within: days of invoice.

All fees are non-refundable except as expressly provided in this Agreement. Client shall reimburse Provider for pre-approved, reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the provision of services upon presentation of appropriate documentation.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term Commencement Date:   Term End Date:

Upon termination for any reason, Provider shall deliver all completed work and invoices for services rendered through the effective date of termination. Client shall pay Provider for all services performed and expenses incurred through the date of termination in accordance with the Payment Terms.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party acknowledges that in the course of performance under this Agreement it may receive Confidential Information of the other party. "Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed in connection with the services, including hearing exhibits, witness statements, transcript drafts, scheduling information, and case strategy. Each party shall (i) use Confidential Information only for the purposes of performing its obligations under this Agreement, (ii) restrict disclosure to those employees, contractors, or agents who have a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations at least as protective as those contained herein, and (iii) take commercially reasonable measures to protect Confidential Information from unauthorized disclosure.

Confidential Information does not include information that is or becomes publicly known through no wrongful act of the receiving party, that was rightfully known to the receiving party prior to disclosure, or that is independently developed without use of the disclosing party's Confidential Information. A receiving party may disclose Confidential Information to the extent required by law or valid court order, provided the receiving party gives prompt written notice and cooperates with the disclosing party's efforts to seek protective treatment.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Each party represents and warrants that it has the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder. Provider represents that services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with prevailing industry standards. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT, PROVIDER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to principles of conflicts of law. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within that State for any dispute arising under this Agreement.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any exhibits, schedules, and attachments executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between Provider and Client with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. No amendment or modification of this Agreement will be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

EXHIBITS AND DELIVERABLES

NOTICES

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