Legal Contingent Fee Agreement

LEGAL CONTINGENT FEE AGREEMENT

This Contingent Fee Agreement ("Agreement") is made as of between Counsel Name: with principal place of business at ("Counsel") and Client Name: with address at ("Client").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client desires to retain Counsel to pursue legal claims or remedies related to: ; and

WHEREAS, Counsel has represented to Client that Counsel has the experience and expertise to handle the matter described above and is willing to accept representation on a contingent fee basis, as set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend by this Agreement to define their respective rights and obligations with respect to fees, costs, settlement authority, and distribution of any recovery.

NOW THEREFORE

In consideration of the mutual covenants set forth below, the parties agree as follows:

1. ENGAGEMENT AND SCOPE

1.1 Engagement. Client hereby engages Counsel to prosecute, defend, or otherwise pursue the claims and legal remedies described in the matter description above. Counsel accepts the engagement on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and will represent Client in connection with the designated matter, including pre-litigation, litigation, arbitration, mediation, and appellate proceedings as reasonably necessary.

1.2 Excluded Matters. This Agreement does not cover appeals beyond the first appeal unless specifically agreed in writing, nor does it cover unrelated claims or subsequent matters unless the parties execute a written amendment.

2. CONTINGENT FEE

2.1 Fee Percentage. Client agrees to pay Counsel a contingent fee equal to % of the Gross Recovery (as defined below) obtained on behalf of Client by settlement, judgment, award, or otherwise.

2.2 Gross Recovery. "Gross Recovery" means the total value (monetary or equivalent) recovered on Client's behalf before deduction of costs, expenses, liens, or other third-party claims, including but not limited to settlement proceeds, judgment amounts, awards, and sums recovered from third parties.

2.3 Success Condition. Counsel's fee is contingent upon a recovery for the Client. If no recovery is obtained, Counsel shall not be entitled to the contingent fee described above, except as provided in Section 3 regarding costs and expenses advanced.

3. COSTS, EXPENSES, AND ADVANCEMENTS

3.1 Responsibility for Costs. Client shall be responsible for all litigation and administrative costs and expenses incurred in the prosecution of the matter, including filing fees, expert fees, deposition and transcript costs, travel, process service, investigative fees, and courier charges ("Costs and Expenses"). Counsel may, at Counsel's discretion, advance reasonable Costs and Expenses in anticipation of recovery.

3.2 Reimbursement Priority. All Costs and Expenses advanced by Counsel shall be reimbursed from the Gross Recovery prior to the calculation and payment of Counsel's contingent fee, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Client authorizes Counsel to deduct such Costs and Expenses from any recovery prior to distribution to Client.

3.3 Expense Cap (Optional). The parties may agree to a cap on pre-approved expenses: (amount in USD). If left blank, no cap applies.

4. ACCOUNTING AND DISBURSEMENT

4.1 Accounting. Within a reasonable period following any recovery, Counsel shall provide Client with a written accounting that describes the Gross Recovery, itemized Costs and Expenses, any liens or third-party claims, the calculation of Counsel's contingent fee, and the net amount payable to Client.

4.2 Third-Party Liens. Client acknowledges that any statutory or contractual liens (including but not limited to medical, workers' compensation subrogation, insurance subrogation, or government liens) may reduce Client's net recovery. Counsel shall use reasonable efforts to resolve such liens, but Client remains ultimately responsible for their satisfaction.

5. CLIENT COOPERATION

Client agrees to cooperate fully with Counsel, to provide truthful information and documents, to attend proceedings and meetings as reasonably requested, and to refrain from actions that would prejudice the representation. Failure to cooperate may be deemed a material breach of this Agreement.

6. SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY

Counsel shall consult with Client regarding any settlement offer. Client retains ultimate authority to accept or reject any settlement unless Client provides Counsel with a written limited settlement authorization:

Settlement Authorization (optional):

7. TERMINATION

7.1 Termination by Client. Client may terminate Counsel at any time upon written notice. In the event of termination, Counsel shall be entitled to reasonable compensation for work performed and reimbursement of Costs and Expenses advanced, which may include a reasonable contingency-equivalent fee for the value generated by Counsel prior to termination.

7.2 Termination by Counsel. Counsel may withdraw for good cause, subject to applicable ethical rules and court approval where required. Counsel shall provide notice and take reasonable steps to avoid foreseeable prejudice to Client.

8. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Counsel warrants that, to Counsel's knowledge as of the date of this Agreement, no conflict of interest exists that would prevent Counsel from representing Client. If a conflict arises, Counsel will advise Client and comply with applicable professional responsibility obligations.

9. CONFIDENTIALITY

Counsel shall maintain confidentiality of Client communications and information to the extent required by law and the rules of professional conduct, except to the extent disclosure is necessary to carry out the representation or required by law.

10. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state selected by the parties: . Venue for any dispute arising under this Agreement shall lie in the courts located in that jurisdiction unless otherwise agreed.

11. 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.

12. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall be interpreted to effect the parties' intent as closely as possible.

13. NOTICES

Counsel Notice Address

Client Notice Address

Notices shall be deemed given when delivered in writing to the addresses provided above or such other addresses as the parties may designate in writing.

14. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

15. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Each party represents and warrants that it has the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and that the execution and delivery of this Agreement has been authorized by all necessary action.

16. ADDITIONAL TERMS

Any additional terms, special arrangements, or modifications should be recorded below:

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