Legal Client Requests Form

LEGAL CLIENT REQUESTS FORM

This Legal Client Requests Form (the "Form") is entered into on this date by and between Client Name: (the "Client") and Law Firm Name: (the "Firm"). Date of Request: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Client seeks legal advice and services in connection with the matter identified as Matter Name: ; and

WHEREAS, the Firm is willing to consider and, upon acceptance in writing, to perform specific tasks, investigations, filings, communications, or other legal work requested by the Client as set forth below, subject to the terms and conditions of this Form; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend to establish a clear, written record of the Client's requested actions and the Client's authorizations to the Firm prior to the Firm's undertaking of such work.

NOW, THEREFORE

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

1. REQUESTED ACTIONS AND SCOPE

The Client requests that the Firm perform certain legal tasks specified below. The Firm's acceptance of any requested action is expressly conditioned on the Firm's conflict check and issuance of a written acceptance or work authorization. The Firm's performance will be limited to the specific tasks accepted in writing. Requests not accepted in writing by the Firm do not create attorney-client obligations or duties.

Litigation / Defense    Transactional / Contract Drafting    Advisory / Counseling    Document Preparation    Discovery / Records Requests    Settlement Negotiations    Other:

2. CLIENT AUTHORIZATIONS

By signing below, the Client authorizes the Firm to take the steps reasonably necessary to accomplish the requested actions, including but not limited to preparing documents, corresponding with third parties, filing papers with governmental bodies or tribunals, obtaining records, and entering into negotiations, provided that the Firm issues a written acceptance for each discrete task or scope of work.

The Client authorizes the Firm to incur ordinary case-related expenses on the Client's behalf up to the amount of Authorized Expenses: unless the Client provides prior written authorization for larger expenses.

3. FEES, BILLING, AND PAYMENT

The Firm's performance of any requested action is subject to the fee arrangement agreed between the parties. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, fees will be billed in accordance with the Firm's prevailing hourly rates and billing policies and are payable upon receipt. The Client shall promptly pay all invoices and any required retainer or advance deposit as a condition precedent to the Firm's providing services.

Hourly    Fixed Fee    Contingency    Pro Bono   

4. CLIENT COOPERATION AND REPRESENTATIONS

The Client represents that all information provided to the Firm will be accurate and complete to the Client's knowledge. The Client shall promptly provide the Firm with all documents, authorizations, and factual information reasonably necessary for the Firm to undertake the requested actions. The Firm may rely upon the accuracy of documents and information provided by the Client without independent verification unless otherwise agreed in writing.

The Client certifies that, to the Client's knowledge, no facts exist that would create a disqualifying conflict of interest for the Firm, except as disclosed above.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY AND ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE

All communications made for the purpose of obtaining legal advice in connection with the requested services are intended to be privileged and confidential to the fullest extent recognized by law. The Firm will take commercially reasonable steps to maintain confidentiality, subject to any legal obligations to disclose or where disclosure is authorized by the Client.

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, the Firm's liability to the Client for any claim arising from this Form or the Firm's performance of requested actions shall be limited to direct damages and shall not include consequential, incidental, punitive, or exemplary damages. The Client acknowledges that the Firm makes no guarantees as to the outcome of any matter.

7. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate the Firm's performance of requested actions upon written notice to the other. Termination does not relieve the Client of the obligation to pay the Firm for services rendered and costs incurred up to the effective date of termination.

8. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Form must be in writing and sent to the addresses set forth above or to any other address later provided in writing. Notice is effective upon personal delivery, confirmed electronic delivery, or three days after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier.

9. GOVERNING LAW

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

10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENT; WAIVER; SEVERABILITY

This Form constitutes the entire record of the Client's requests for the Firm's services and supersedes all prior oral or written requests with respect to the matters addressed herein. Any amendment to this Form must be in writing and signed by both parties. No waiver of any breach shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party waiving the breach. If any provision of this Form is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

11. COUNTERPARTS

This Form 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 copies of signed pages shall be treated as originals.

12. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The Client acknowledges that the Client has read and understands this Form, that the Client has had the opportunity to ask questions, and that the Client's execution below constitutes the Client's request and authorization for the Firm to proceed in accordance with the terms set forth herein, subject to the Firm's written acceptance where required.

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