Legal Appeal Packet

LEGAL APPEAL PACKET

Parties and Case Identification

Client Name:

Counsel/Firm Name:

Court of Appeal Filing:

Lower Tribunal/Court:

Case Number:   Date of Judgment/Order Appealed:

Recitals

WHEREAS, Client obtained a final judgment, order, or ruling in the lower tribunal identified above on or about ; and

WHEREAS, Client desires to pursue an appeal and has retained Counsel to prepare and prosecute the appeal in accordance with the terms of this packet and engagement provisions set forth below; and

WHEREAS, Counsel agrees to provide appellate services subject to the scope, payment, and other terms set forth in this packet.

Engagement Agreement — Scope of Work

Counsel's services shall include preparation and filing of the Notice of Appeal (if not already filed), preparation of the appellate record and appendix as required, drafting and filing of appellant brief(s), oral argument preparation, and such motions, replies, and communications reasonably necessary to prosecute the appeal. Services do not include representation in separate proceedings unless expressly agreed in writing.

Payment Terms

Flat Fee/Retainer Amount: $

Late Payment: Balances remaining past the stated due date shall accrue interest at (or the maximum permitted by law). Client agrees to reimburse Counsel for reasonable collection costs and expenses for overdue amounts.

Term and Termination

Engagement Commencement Date: . Anticipated Completion or Review Date: .

Either party may terminate this engagement upon days' written notice to the other. Termination does not relieve Client of responsibility for fees and costs incurred prior to termination, including fees for work performed and costs advanced to preserve appeal rights.

Confidentiality

Counsel agrees to maintain as confidential all information obtained from Client in the course of this engagement, except as necessary to prosecute the appeal, to comply with applicable court rules, or as otherwise required by law. Confidential information shall not be disclosed to third parties without prior written consent of Client, except to Counsel's agents, experts, or contractors who have a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than those set forth herein.

Appeal Contents and Checklist

The undersigned confirm inclusion (check all that apply) of documents to be filed or provided for the appeal record:

Notice of Appeal    Record on Appeal    Appellant Brief

Appendix    Motion for Extension    Fee Waiver Application

Proof of Service    Other:

Issues Presented

Statement of Facts

Summary of Argument and Relief Sought

Record References and Exhibits

Cite record references precisely (volume:page or document number) and identify exhibits attached to the appendix. Use the field below to list key references and exhibit descriptions.

Service List

Provide names and service addresses for all parties and counsel to be served.

Certifications and Notices

By checking the box below and signing, Client certifies that the facts set forth in the Statement of Facts are true and correct to the best of Client's knowledge, and that Client understands counsel will rely on this information in preparing the appeal.

I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the applicable jurisdiction that the foregoing is true and correct.

Notice: Counsel will take reasonable steps to meet appellate deadlines. Client must promptly provide all documents, authorizations, and information necessary to prepare the appellate record. Failure to cooperate may result in withdrawal or termination under the Termination provisions.

Governing Law and Entire Agreement

Governing Law: This packet and the engagement between Client and Counsel shall be governed by the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

Entire Agreement: This packet, including the Scope of Work, Payment Terms, Term and Termination, Confidentiality, and Certifications contained herein, constitutes the entire agreement between Client and Counsel relating to the subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. Any modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Signatures

The undersigned acknowledge that they have read, understand, and accept the terms set forth in this Legal Appeal Packet and Engagement Agreement.

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