Legal Client Consent Agreement

LEGAL CLIENT CONSENT AGREEMENT

This Legal Client Consent Agreement (the Agreement) is made and entered into as of by and between Client Name: , whose address is , and Attorney/Firm Name: , whose principal address is .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client has engaged or intends to engage Firm to provide legal representation and related services in connection with matters described in Section 2 below; and

WHEREAS, Client acknowledges that, in the course of representation, Firm may need to receive, use and disclose certain confidential or privileged information and Client desires to grant Firm authority to disclose such information to specified persons and for specified purposes; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth the terms and limitations of Client's consent to disclosure and to memorialize Client's agreement concerning methods of communication and notification.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Agreement: "Confidential Information" means all information, documents, records, communications and materials provided by Client to Firm or created by Firm in connection with the representation, including but not limited to financial data, business records, medical information, privileged communications, litigation strategy, settlement negotiations and other sensitive information.

"Authorized Recipients" means the persons or entities listed by Client in Section 2.2 and any other persons subsequently authorized in writing by Client to receive Confidential Information.

2. SCOPE OF CONSENT

2.1 Client hereby authorizes Firm to disclose Confidential Information to Authorized Recipients solely for the purpose of facilitating Firm's representation of Client, including but not limited to investigation, litigation, negotiation, administrative proceedings and settlement discussions.

2.4 Client acknowledges that Firm will limit disclosures to the minimum information reasonably necessary to accomplish the permitted purpose and that Client may place reasonable restrictions on disclosures by delivering written notice to Firm as set forth in Section 6.

3. AUTHORIZATION TO DISCLOSE

3.1 Client expressly authorizes Firm to disclose Confidential Information to the Authorized Recipients listed above and to such other persons as Firm reasonably determines are necessary to carry out the representation, provided that such disclosures are consistent with applicable law and the preservation of any applicable privilege.

3.2 Client understands and agrees that Firm may disclose Confidential Information if required by a court order, subpoena, or other binding legal process, and that Firm will provide Client with notice of such compelled disclosure to the extent permitted by law and practicable.

4. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND RECORDING

4.1 Client consents to communications by telephone, email, text message and other electronic means to the contact information provided below, recognizing that such means carry certain security risks. Client expressly authorizes Firm to send confidential case-related communications to the email address and telephone numbers provided unless Client opts out in writing.

4.2 Client hereby acknowledges that Firm may record telephone calls for quality assurance and record-keeping. Client consents to such recording: Yes

5. DURATION; REVOCATION

5.1 This consent shall remain in effect until revoked in writing by Client. Revocation shall be effective upon receipt by Firm, but shall not apply retroactively to information already disclosed in reliance on this Agreement prior to receipt of such revocation.

5.2 To revoke or modify this consent, Client must provide written notice to the address identified in Section 8. Firm may rely on the last written contact information provided by Client for purposes of delivering notices.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY OBLIGATIONS

6.1 Firm will exercise reasonable professional care to safeguard Confidential Information and will not intentionally disclose Confidential Information except as authorized by this Agreement or required by law. Firm's obligations do not extend to information that is or becomes publicly available through no breach by Firm or that was rightfully known to Firm prior to disclosure by Client.

7. FEES AND COSTS

7.1 Client acknowledges that this Agreement does not alter any fee agreement between the parties unless expressly stated in a separate writing. Costs associated with third-party disclosures, productions, or electronic data transfers will be billed to Client in accordance with any existing fee arrangement or as otherwise agreed in writing.

8. NOTICES

8.1 All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered personally, by recognized overnight courier, or by first class mail to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as either party designates in writing.

9. AMENDMENT; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

9.1 This Agreement may be amended only by a writing signed by both parties. No failure or delay by either party in exercising any right under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of that right.

9.2 This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Electronic signatures and facsimile or scanned signatures shall be effective to bind the signing party.

10. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

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

10.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

10.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby.

11. MISCELLANEOUS

11.1 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 Firm may assign administrative functions or engage subcontractors to the extent necessary to fulfill the representation while remaining responsible for compliance with this Agreement.

11.2 No Admission. Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute an admission of liability or waiver of any privilege except as expressly set forth herein.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

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