Legal Consent to Fees

LEGAL CONSENT TO FEES

This Legal Consent to Fees (the Agreement) is made effective as of by and between Client Name: whose address is and Law Firm/Attorney Name: whose address is .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client has retained Firm to provide legal services in connection with the matter described as: (the Matter); and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the fee arrangement, billing practices, and Client's express consent to fees, costs, and related authorizations to permit Firm to charge, withhold, or collect fees as set forth below.

NOW THEREFORE

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

1. FEE STRUCTURE

1.1 Fee Type. Client hereby selects the fee arrangement applicable to the Matter (select all that apply and complete corresponding fields):

Hourly fees at the following rate: per hour for attorney time, and per hour for paralegal time.

Contingency fee of % of gross recovery (exclusive of costs and expenses), subject to division among counsel as set forth below.

Flat fee of $ for the services described in this Agreement.

1.2 Retainer. Client shall pay a retainer in the amount of $ , to be held in Firm's trust account and applied to fees and costs in accordance with applicable rules of professional conduct.

2. BILLING, PAYMENT, AND AUTHORIZATION

2.1 Billing. Firm will render statements for fees and costs on a monthly basis or at other regular intervals. Statements will describe services performed, hours expended, the identity of persons performing the work, and any costs advanced.

2.2 Payment. Client shall pay invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt. Amounts not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of per month or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower.

2.3 Authorization to Withhold from Recovery. Client expressly authorizes Firm to deduct and withhold from any settlement, judgment, award, or other recovery the amounts necessary to satisfy fees, costs, and expenses incurred on Client's behalf, and to disburse such withheld amounts to Firm as payment in full or partial satisfaction of Client's obligations under this Agreement.

3. COSTS, ADVANCES, AND THIRD-PARTY CHARGES

Client agrees to reimburse Firm for all reasonable costs and expenses advanced by Firm on Client's behalf, including but not limited to filing fees, expert fees, deposition costs, travel, courier, and investigative charges. Such charges are separate from fees for legal services and are due upon billing.

If third-party providers are engaged, Client authorizes Firm to incur such expenses and agrees that Firm may pay those providers directly and treat such payments as advances reimbursable by Client.

4. LIEN AND SECURITY INTEREST

Client grants Firm a charging lien or other available security interest on any recovery to secure payment of fees and costs incurred in connection with the Matter, to the extent permitted by law. Client consents to execution of documents reasonably necessary to perfect and enforce such lien.

5. FEE DISPUTES AND ARBITRATION

Any dispute regarding fees or costs shall first be submitted to mediation. If mediation does not resolve the dispute, the parties agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration before a single arbitrator under the applicable arbitration rules selected by the parties. The arbitrator shall have the authority to award fees and costs as permitted by law.

6. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate Firm's representation upon written notice. Termination does not relieve Client's obligation to pay for services rendered and costs incurred prior to termination. Firm shall be entitled to take reasonable steps to protect Client's interests, including seeking court permission to withdraw if required.

7. NOTICES

Notices shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally, sent by nationally recognized overnight courier, or three (3) days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses set forth above or as subsequently designated in writing by either party.

8. CONFIRMATION OF UNDERSTANDING

Client acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Agreement and any fee schedule provided by Firm, confirms that Firm has explained the basis and terms of the fee arrangements, and acknowledges the opportunity to ask questions and to seek independent counsel prior to signing.

9. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER

No amendment, modification, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. No waiver by either party of any breach shall be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach.

10. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Matter is principally prosecuted, without regard to its conflict of law principles. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

11. COUNTERPARTS; EXECUTION

This Agreement 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 electronic means shall be deemed original signatures for all purposes.

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