Legal Appointment Notice

LEGAL APPOINTMENT NOTICE

This Legal Appointment Notice is made and entered into by and between Client Name: of Address: and Appointee Name: of Address: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client retains the right to designate a representative to act on Client's behalf in specified legal matters and to provide notice to interested parties of such designation; and

WHEREAS, Appointee represents that Appointee is authorized, competent, and willing to accept the appointment described in this Notice and to act within the scope of authority defined herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms, scope, and limitations of the appointment in writing.

NOW, THEREFORE

In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. APPOINTMENT

Client hereby appoints Appointee as Client's authorized legal representative for the purposes and with the authority described in this Notice. This appointment is limited to the powers expressly granted in Section 2 and is not intended to create a general power of attorney beyond those powers expressly stated.

2. SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

Subject to the limitations set forth in this Notice, Appointee is authorized to undertake the following acts on behalf of Client:

1. To receive and acknowledge service of legal process and to accept notices on behalf of Client.
2. To consult with, retain, and instruct attorneys, paralegals, and other counsel; to negotiate settlements; and to execute settlement agreements that do not materially alter Client's ownership interests without prior written consent from Client.
3. To file, prosecute, defend, or discontinue legal proceedings as necessary to protect Client's rights, subject to Client's approval for any litigation that would involve adverse settlement terms or monetary obligations exceeding .
4. To receive, sign, and deliver documents reasonably necessary to effectuate the foregoing authorities, provided such documents are within the scope set forth herein.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM

This appointment becomes effective on Effective Date: and shall continue until Termination Date: unless earlier revoked or terminated in accordance with Section 8 of this Notice.

4. DUTIES OF APPOINTEE

Appointee shall act in good faith, exercise reasonable care, keep Client reasonably informed of material developments, maintain records of actions taken on Client's behalf, and promptly provide copies of material documents upon Client's request. Appointee shall not commingle Client funds with Appointee's personal funds.

5. COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES

Appointee shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the performance of duties under this Notice, subject to Client's prior approval for any single expense exceeding .

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

Appointee shall maintain the confidentiality of Client information and shall not disclose such information except as necessary to perform duties under this Notice, or as required by law. Confidential information shall not be used by Appointee for personal gain.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except for willful misconduct or gross negligence, Appointee shall not be liable to Client for actions taken or omitted in good faith reliance on the authority granted by this Notice. Client agrees to indemnify and hold Appointee harmless from claims arising from acts within the scope of authority granted hereunder.

8. TERMINATION

This Notice may be revoked or terminated by Client upon written notice to Appointee. Termination shall be effective upon Appointee's receipt of written notice or on such later date as specified in the notice. Appointee may resign by providing Client with at least days' prior written notice.

9. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Notice shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as a party may designate in writing.

10. AMENDMENT AND WAIVER

No amendment, modification, or waiver of any provision of this Notice shall be effective unless reduced to writing and signed by both parties. A waiver of any breach shall not constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.

11. GOVERNING LAW

This Notice shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to choice-of-law principles.

12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Notice constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, or understandings, whether written or oral.

13. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Notice is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall be construed to give effect to the parties' intent to the fullest extent permitted by law.

14. COUNTERPARTS

This Notice may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures transmitted by facsimile, electronic image, or other means intended to preserve the original appearance shall be acceptable.

ADDITIONAL TERMS

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Client represents and warrants that Client has full legal authority to execute this Notice and to grant the powers set forth herein. Appointee acknowledges acceptance of the appointment and agrees to perform the duties in accordance with this Notice.

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