Legal Admin Replacement Agreement

LEGAL ADMIN REPLACEMENT AGREEMENT

This Legal Admin Replacement Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of by and between Client Name: with principal address (Client), Incoming Administrator Name: with principal address (Incoming Administrator). For the avoidance of doubt, Outgoing Administrator Name: (Outgoing Administrator) is the incumbent service provider being replaced pursuant to the terms below.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client has engaged Outgoing Administrator to provide certain administrative and legal administrative services described in the operative agreements between Client and Outgoing Administrator and desires to replace Outgoing Administrator with Incoming Administrator as set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, Incoming Administrator represents that it has the skill, personnel and systems necessary to perform the services and to accept transfer of relevant records, files and responsibilities; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth in writing the terms, conditions and obligations that will govern the replacement of Outgoing Administrator and the transition of administrative duties to Incoming Administrator.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth below, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 "Affiliate" means any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party. Control means ownership of fifty percent (50%) or more of the voting securities or equivalent.

1.2 "Confidential Information" means all nonpublic data, records, files, methodologies, customer information, and other proprietary materials exchanged or accessed in connection with the performance of administrative services, including personal data and privileged or work product materials.

2. APPOINTMENT AND REPLACEMENT

2.1 Effective as of the Effective Date specified above, Client hereby appoints Incoming Administrator to assume and perform the administrative services described in this Agreement, and Incoming Administrator accepts such appointment subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

2.2 Incoming Administrator shall assume responsibility for the services set forth in Exhibit A: Services to be Transferred. Describe principal services to be assumed:

3. TRANSITION SERVICES AND TIMETABLE

3.1 Transition Period: The parties agree that the transition period will commence on the Effective Date and continue for days unless extended by mutual written agreement.

3.2 Transition Obligations: Outgoing Administrator shall cooperate fully and provide reasonable transition assistance, including transfer of records, training of Incoming Administrator personnel, provision of operational manuals, and reasonable access to systems, subject to confidentiality obligations and receipt of any agreed transition fees.

4. RECORDS TRANSFER

4.1 Outgoing Administrator shall promptly deliver to Incoming Administrator copies or originals of all records, documents and data necessary for continued administration, including but not limited to client files, vendor contracts, billing histories, and communications relevant to active matters.

4.2 Transfer Formats and Security: The parties shall agree on electronic formats and secure transmission methods. Incoming Administrator shall be responsible for the costs of converting records to its native formats unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Financial and billing records

Client matter files and correspondence

Operations manuals and system access documentation

5. FEES; EXPENSES; PAYMENT

5.1 Transition Fee: Client shall pay Incoming Administrator a transition fee in the amount of USD, payable pursuant to the schedule set forth below.

5.2 Allocation of Outstanding Charges: The parties shall reconcile outstanding charges due to Outgoing Administrator as of the Effective Date. Client acknowledges payment obligations for services rendered prior to the Effective Date and agrees any disputed charges shall be resolved in accordance with Section 11 (Dispute Resolution) below.

6. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

6.1 Each party represents and warrants that it has the full corporate or legal power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder, and that the execution and performance hereof will not violate any agreement or law applicable to such party.

6.2 Outgoing Administrator represents that, to the best of its knowledge, the records to be transferred are accurate and complete as necessary for the administration of the matters being assumed, subject to normal closing reconciliations.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY

7.1 Each party shall maintain the confidentiality of Confidential Information and shall not disclose such information except as required to perform its obligations hereunder, provided that disclosure is limited to those employees and contractors who have a need to know and are bound by confidentiality obligations no less restrictive than those contained herein.

7.2 Data Protection: Each party shall comply with applicable data protection and privacy laws in respect of personal data transferred in connection with the transition and shall implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard such data.

8. INDEMNIFICATION

8.1 Incoming Administrator shall indemnify and hold harmless Client from and against any third party claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of Incoming Administrator’s negligent acts or willful misconduct in performing the services after the Effective Date.

8.2 Outgoing Administrator shall indemnify and hold harmless Client and Incoming Administrator from and against claims arising from acts or omissions prior to the Effective Date, including failure to transfer records or undisclosed liabilities, except to the extent such liabilities arise from Client instructions or Incoming Administrator’s actions after the Effective Date.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

EXCEPT FOR LIABILITY ARISING FROM A PARTY’S GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR BREACH OF CONFIDENTIALITY, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF EACH PARTY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL FEES PAID UNDER THIS AGREEMENT DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

10. TERM AND TERMINATION

10.1 Term: This Agreement shall remain in effect until completion of the transition obligations and any post-transition obligations set forth herein, unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Section 10.

10.2 Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate this Agreement on written notice if the other party materially breaches this Agreement and fails to cure within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice specifying the breach.

11. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by hand, nationally recognized overnight courier, or certified mail (return receipt requested) to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as either party may designate in writing. Notices shall be effective upon receipt.

12. ASSIGNMENT

Neither party may assign or delegate its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, except that a party may assign this Agreement in connection with a merger, sale of substantially all of its assets, or change of control, provided that the assignee assumes all obligations under this Agreement.

13. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by duly authorized representatives of the parties. No waiver shall be effective unless in writing. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together constitute one instrument.

14. GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state or jurisdiction specified below without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved first by good faith negotiation between senior representatives of the parties. If unresolved within thirty (30) days, the parties agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration in the jurisdiction specified below.

15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement, together with any exhibits and schedules hereto, 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. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and the parties shall negotiate in good faith to replace the invalid provision with a valid provision that achieves, to the extent possible, the intended economic and legal effect.

16. MISCELLANEOUS

The parties acknowledge that time is of the essence with respect to the orderly transfer of responsibilities and that each party shall cooperate in good faith and provide timely information and access necessary to effectuate the transition contemplated herein.

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