Legal Charges Document

LEGAL CHARGES AGREEMENT

This Legal Charges Agreement (the Agreement) is made and entered into on by and between Client Name: (Client) and Law Firm Name: (Firm). Firm's principal place of business: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Firm to provide legal services in connection with the matter described as: ; and

WHEREAS, Firm has represented to Client that it is duly qualified and experienced to provide the legal services set forth in this Agreement and is willing to provide such services upon the terms and conditions contained herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth the rates, charges, billing procedures, and other terms that will govern payment for Firm's legal services.

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

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:

a) "Services" means the legal services to be provided by Firm as described in Section 2 below. b) "Charges" means the fees, costs, expenses and other amounts chargeable to Client under this Agreement.

2. ENGAGEMENT; SCOPE OF SERVICES

Firm is engaged to provide legal services described as:

The scope may be amended only by written agreement signed by authorized representatives of both parties. Services do not include representation in matters not expressly described in the scope without written amendment.

3. FEES AND CHARGES

3.1 Hourly Rates. Client agrees to pay Firm's hourly rates as follows: Lead attorney hourly rate: per hour; Associate/paralegal hourly rate: per hour.

3.2 Billing Increments. Time is billed in increments of minutes. Minimum charge per entry is documented as stated in the invoice.

3.3 Retainer. Client shall pay an initial retainer in the amount of to be held in Firm's trust account and applied against Charges as incurred.

4. BILLING AND PAYMENT

4.1 Invoices. Firm will render itemized invoices on a -day cycle showing hours, rates, and expenses. Payment is due within days of invoice date.

4.2 Late Payments. Any unpaid balance shall accrue interest at the lesser of percent per month or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, plus costs of collection, including reasonable attorneys' fees.

5. EXPENSES AND DISBURSEMENTS

Client shall reimburse Firm for out-of-pocket expenses reasonably incurred in the performance of Services, including but not limited to filing fees, deposition costs, expert fees, travel, photocopying, courier and messenger services. Typical expense categories and authorization limits:

6. TRUST ACCOUNT AND RETAINER HANDLING

Retainer funds will be deposited into Firm's client trust account and applied to invoices as earned. Firm will provide statements of trust activity upon Client's written request. Trust account name:

7. ESTIMATES AND ADJUSTMENTS

Any estimate of total fees provided by Firm is an estimate only and not a guarantee. If circumstances change materially, Firm will notify Client and may propose revisions to fees or scope. Client retains the right to terminate under Section 10.

8. CONFLICTS; CONFIDENTIALITY

Firm represents that it has conducted a conflicts check based on the information provided and will notify Client if a conflict arises. Firm will maintain the confidentiality of Client information and communications except as authorized by Client or required by law.

9. RECORDS; AUDIT

Firm shall retain contemporaneous time records and expense records which shall be available for Client review upon reasonable notice. Client shall not duplicate requests that unreasonably burden Firm.

10. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other. Upon termination, Client shall pay Firm for all Services performed and expenses incurred through the effective date of termination, together with any reasonable wind-down costs.

11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

The parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve disputes arising under this Agreement by negotiation. If unresolved within 30 days, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration conducted by a neutral arbitrator in the county or judicial district in which Firm maintains its principal office, applying the substantive law selected in Section 13. The arbitrator may award costs, fees and reasonable attorneys' fees as permitted by applicable law.

12. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement, together with any signed schedules or exhibits, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

14. NOTICES

Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses below by hand delivery, nationally recognized overnight courier, or certified mail (return receipt requested). Notices to Client:

Notices to Firm:

15. AMENDMENT; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument executed by both parties. No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving party. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original.

SCHEDULE A — FEE SCHEDULE AND SPECIAL TERMS

Additional fee terms, special billing arrangements, or alternative fee arrangements (e.g., flat fee, contingency, blended rate) are detailed below. If a contingency arrangement applies, indicate and set the percentage: Contingency fee applies; percentage:

Other provisions or special instructions:

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