Legal Clinic Lien Document

LEGAL CLINIC LIEN DOCUMENT

This Legal Clinic Lien Document (the Lien) is made and entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Legal Clinic Name: with principal place of business at Clinic Address: (hereinafter "Clinic"), and Client Name: whose address is Client Address: (hereinafter "Client"). The Clinic and the Client are sometimes referred to collectively as the Parties.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client has engaged Clinic to provide legal services described as Matter Description: and to undertake representation and related tasks on Client's behalf; and

WHEREAS, in consideration of Clinic's agreement to provide such services and to advance costs and expenses, Client has agreed to grant Clinic a lien against any claims, causes of action, judgments, settlements, proceeds, or recoveries arising from or related to the Matter; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to set forth the terms, scope, and enforcement mechanism for such lien in writing.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Lien, the following definitions apply:

a. "Services" means all legal services performed by Clinic for Client in connection with the Matter, including but not limited to consultation, investigation, pleading, negotiation, litigation, and appeals.

b. "Costs and Expenses" means advances, court costs, filing fees, expert fees, transcript charges, travel expenses, and other outlays reasonably incurred by Clinic on Client's behalf.

2. GRANT OF LIEN

Client hereby grants Clinic a security interest and lien (the Lien) in and to any and all claims, causes of action, causes of action proceeds, settlements, judgments, insurance proceeds, or other recovery now existing or hereafter arising from or related to the Matter (collectively, the Recovery). The Lien secures payment of all unpaid fees, Costs and Expenses, and other amounts owed to Clinic under this or any other agreement between the Parties with respect to the Matter, including reasonable attorneys' fees and collection costs.

3. AMOUNT SECURED

The Lien secures Client's present and future obligations to Clinic, including fees at the agreed hourly or flat rates, Costs and Expenses, and interest as permitted by law. As of the Effective Date, the Parties estimate the amounts secured as Estimated Amount Secured: . The estimated amount is non-exhaustive and the actual secured amount may increase with further services and expenses.

4. SCOPE AND PRIORITY

The Lien attaches to the Recovery whether collected by litigation, settlement, arbitration, or other means. Clinic's lien is intended to be a charging lien and, to the extent permitted by governing law, an assignment of Client's rights in the Recovery to the extent necessary to secure payment. Client represents and warrants that no other security interest or assignment exists that would invalidate or materially impair Clinic's lien except as disclosed in Writing to Clinic:

5. PERFECTION AND ENFORCEMENT

Clinic may take such steps as it deems necessary to perfect or enforce the Lien, including recording notices, filing appropriate documents with courts or other tribunals, or registering the lien where permitted by law. Clinic's exercise of enforcement remedies shall be governed by applicable law and shall not preclude Clinic from seeking other remedies for collection.

6. RELEASE OF LIEN

Upon full and final payment of all amounts secured by this Lien, Clinic shall promptly execute and deliver to Client a release and termination of the Lien. If Client disputes an invoice in good faith, Client must provide written notice identifying disputed items within 14 days of receipt of an invoice; failure to timely dispute shall be deemed acceptance of the invoice.

7. ACCOUNTING; BILLS

Clinic will render periodic statements of fees and Costs and Expenses to Client. Client shall make payment within 30 days of receipt of each statement unless Client provides written notice of a good faith dispute as described in Section 6. Clinic's ledger entries and statements shall constitute prima facie evidence of amounts due absent manifest error.

8. ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS OF COLLECTION

If Clinic enforces this Lien, whether by litigation, arbitration, or collection proceedings, Clinic shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees, collection costs, and other related expenses in addition to amounts secured by the Lien to the extent allowed by law.

9. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Client represents and warrants that Client has full authority to grant the Lien and that the execution and delivery of this Lien does not violate any agreement, statute, or court order applicable to Client. Clinic represents that it is authorized to enter into this Lien and to provide the Services described herein.

10. NOTICES

All notices, requests, demands and other communications required or permitted under this Lien shall be in Writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as a Party designates by notice in accordance with this Section.

11. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This Lien may not be amended except by a written instrument signed by both Parties. No failure or delay by any Party in exercising any right under this Lien shall constitute a waiver of that right. This Lien may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

12. GOVERNING LAW

This Lien shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Governing Law State: without regard to choice of law principles that would apply the laws of another jurisdiction.

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Lien, together with any engagement letter or fee agreement between the Parties specifically incorporated herein by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

14. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Lien is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired thereby.

15. MISCELLANEOUS

a. Successors and Assigns. This Lien shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Clinic may assign its rights under this Lien to a successor clinic or assignee without Client's prior consent, provided Clinic gives notice to Client.

b. Client Consent to Application of Proceeds. Client authorizes and directs any person or entity holding Recovery to pay Clinic directly from any settlement, judgment, or award the amounts necessary to satisfy Clinic's secured amounts, subject to any court approval required by law.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Client acknowledges that Client has read and understands the terms of this Lien, has had the opportunity to ask questions and seek independent advice if desired, and enters into this Lien voluntarily to secure Clinic's fees and expenses. Client authorizes Clinic to disclose the existence of this Lien to relevant third parties including insurers, opposing counsel, and courts as necessary to perfect or enforce the Lien.

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