Legal Action Form

LEGAL ACTION FORM

This Legal Action Form is entered into by the parties for the purpose of authorizing and documenting the initiation of civil proceedings. Client Name: (the "Client") and Attorney Name: (the "Attorney") agree as set forth below. Effective Date:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client asserts certain claims and seeks relief arising from the facts described in the Statement of Claim below; and

WHEREAS, Attorney is duly licensed and competent to prosecute civil litigation and has agreed to represent Client in the legal action described herein under the terms set forth; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their respective authorities, obligations, and arrangements with respect to commencement and prosecution of such legal action.

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

1. CASE IDENTIFICATION

2. STATEMENT OF CLAIM / RELIEF SOUGHT

3. SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION

Attorney is authorized to prepare, file, and prosecute the action identified above, including pursuit of preliminary injunctions, temporary restraining orders, and all pleadings, motions, discovery, and court appearances reasonably necessary to advance Client's claims, subject to the limitations set forth in this form.

This authorization includes authority to engage experts, to retain counsel of record in multiple jurisdictions where necessary, and to seek provisional remedies, provided that Attorney shall obtain Client's informed consent prior to incurring expenses in excess of: $.

4. AUTHORITY TO COMMENCE ACTION AND SETTLE

Client expressly authorizes Attorney to commence the above-described action and to sign and file all documents necessary to initiate litigation. Attorney shall not settle, dismiss, or release any claim for monetary recovery in excess of $ without Client's prior written consent.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Attorney is authorized to accept non-monetary ministerial settlements (such as scheduling agreements) without further approval if such action will materially advance the litigation.

5. FEES AND COSTS

The parties agree to the following fee arrangement (select all that apply):

Client shall promptly reimburse or advance costs and expenses reasonably incurred in prosecution of the action, including court fees, service costs, expert fees, and travel. If a recovery occurs, costs shall be paid from proceeds in accordance with applicable law and the selected fee arrangement.

6. CLIENT REPRESENTATIONS AND COOPERATION

Client represents that all information provided to Attorney is true and complete to the best of Client's knowledge, and that Client has the authority to pursue the claims asserted. Client will cooperate fully with Attorney, provide documents and witnesses reasonably necessary, attend depositions and hearings, and respond promptly to communications.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY

Communications between Client and Attorney made for the purpose of obtaining legal advice are privileged and confidential to the extent permitted by law. Client authorizes Attorney to share confidential information with retained experts and co-counsel as necessary for prosecution, provided Attorney takes reasonable measures to preserve confidentiality.

8. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

The parties acknowledge that mediation or arbitration may be proposed. Client consents to consider mediation prior to trial. Arbitration will only be pursued by agreement of Client and Attorney. Select ADR preference:

9. NOTICES

All notices required by this form shall be in writing and delivered to the notice addresses set forth above or to such other addresses as may be designated in writing. Notices shall be effective upon personal delivery, three business days after deposit in the United States mail with first-class postage prepaid, or the next business day if sent by recognized overnight courier.

10. GOVERNING LAW

This form and the duties and obligations of the parties shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive law of the State of , without regard to conflict of laws principles.

11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

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

12. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this form is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect and the invalid provision shall be reformed to the extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving the parties' intent.

13. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This form may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties. No waiver by either party of any breach shall constitute a waiver of any other breach. This form may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

14. AUTHORIZATION AND CERTIFICATION

By signing below, Client certifies that Client has provided truthful information to Attorney, has read and understands this form, and authorizes Attorney to take the actions described. Attorney certifies that Attorney is authorized to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions and will comply with applicable professional conduct rules.

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