Legal Appearance Document

LEGAL APPEARANCE DOCUMENT

This Legal Appearance Document (the "Appearance") is entered into on this by and between Client Name: (hereinafter "Client") and Attorney Name: (hereinafter "Attorney").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client is a party to the matter styled , bearing case or docket number , pending before in the jurisdiction of .

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Attorney and to authorize Attorney to appear, act and otherwise represent Client in the Matter on the terms and subject to the limitations set forth below.

WHEREAS, Attorney is duly admitted and authorized to practice before the identified tribunal and represents that Attorney is competent to undertake the representation.

NOW, THEREFORE

In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. APPOINTMENT; SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

1.1 Appointment. Client hereby retains and appoints Attorney to appear and represent Client in the Matter, and Attorney accepts such appointment. Attorney is authorized to take such actions as are customary and necessary to represent Client, including but not limited to filing appearances, submitting and receiving documents, conducting hearings, engaging in settlement negotiations, and executing routine pleadings and procedural instruments on Client's behalf.

1.2 Specific Authorities. Without limiting the foregoing, Attorney is expressly authorized to:

- Appear at hearings, trials, conferences, and status calls on Client's behalf; and to sign stipulations and agreed orders that are reasonably necessary for the conduct of the Matter.

- Receive service of process and all notices related to the Matter.

- Engage in discovery and sign routine discovery responses, subject to Client review where required by applicable rules or where documents materially affect Client's substantive rights.

1.3 Scope Selection (check all that apply):
Court proceedings Administrative proceedings Settlement negotiations Other (describe below)

If "Other" is selected, describe:

2. LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORITY

Attorney shall not compromise or settle the Matter for an amount in excess of $ without prior written consent from Client. Attorney shall not enter into any agreement that materially affects Client's ownership rights, obligations, or release of third parties without Client's express written authorization.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

3.1 Term. This Appearance shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until final disposition of the Matter or until terminated as provided herein.

3.2 Termination. Either party may terminate this Appearance upon written notice to the other party. Termination shall not affect Client's obligation to pay Attorney for services rendered and costs incurred prior to termination.

4. FEES, RETAINER AND COSTS

4.1 Fees. Attorney's fees shall be charged as follows: . Where applicable, fee-sharing, contingency or flat fee arrangements shall be set forth in a separate fee agreement executed by the parties.

4.2 Retainer and Costs. Client shall pay a retainer in the amount of $, which shall be held in Attorney's trust account and applied against fees and costs in accordance with applicable rules. Client is responsible for out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred in connection with the Matter.

5. CLIENT DUTIES

Client agrees to cooperate with Attorney, provide all information and documents reasonably necessary for representation, attend scheduled proceedings as requested, and to be candid and timely in communications. Client acknowledges that failure to cooperate may be grounds for termination of representation.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVILEGE

Attorney shall preserve the confidentiality of communications and information received from Client to the extent required by applicable rules of professional conduct and governing law. Client acknowledges that communications may not be privileged if made in the presence of third parties or if privilege is otherwise waived. Attorney may disclose confidential information when required by law, court order, or to defend against allegations of wrongdoing.

7. CONFLICTS; WITHDRAWAL

Attorney represents that Attorney has performed a reasonable conflicts check. If a disqualifying conflict is discovered after execution, Attorney shall promptly notify Client and may withdraw in accordance with applicable professional responsibility rules. Attorney may also withdraw for nonpayment or other good cause, subject to court approval when necessary.

8. NOTICES

All notices, requests, consents and other communications required or permitted under this Appearance shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the following addresses:

9. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

9.1 Governing Law. This Appearance shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to conflict of law principles.

9.2 Entire Agreement. This Appearance, together with any separate written fee agreement executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between Client and Attorney with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings.

9.3 Severability. If any provision of this Appearance is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

10. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

No amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Appearance shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both Client and Attorney. No failure or delay by either party in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of that right. This Appearance may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

11. REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Client represents and warrants that Client has authority to retain Attorney for the Matter and that the individual signing below on behalf of Client is authorized to do so. Attorney represents that Attorney is duly authorized to practice and to perform the services contemplated by this Appearance.

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