Legal Demand Authority Letter

LEGAL DEMAND AUTHORITY LETTER

This Legal Demand Authority Letter (the "Letter") is entered into as of the Effective Date below by and between Principal Name: , Principal Address: and Agent Name: , Agent Address: . Effective Date:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Principal is the party asserting claims, demands, or accounts described in Section 2 below and requires that an authorized representative pursue collection, settlement, or enforcement on Principal's behalf; and

WHEREAS, Agent has the skills, experience, and authority acceptable to Principal to present demands, negotiate settlements, initiate legal process, and receive payment or instruments in satisfaction of such demands; and

WHEREAS, Principal desires to confer limited or full demand and settlement authority upon Agent subject to the terms and conditions contained herein.

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

1. APPOINTMENT

Principal hereby appoints Agent as Principal's true and lawful agent and attorney-in-fact with authority to act on Principal's behalf to demand payment, present notices of default, negotiate and effectuate settlements, endorse and deposit checks or other instruments of payment, sign releases and related documents, and to take such other lawful actions as are reasonably necessary to collect or resolve the Claims identified in Section 2, subject to the limitations set forth in Section 3.

2. CLAIMS AND SCOPE

The authority granted by Principal to Agent applies to the following claims, accounts, or matters (identify each matter with account numbers, dates, and brief description). Principal authorizes Agent to take actions only in respect of the matters described below unless otherwise amended in writing.

3. SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY; LIMITATIONS

Principal grants Agent authority to negotiate and enter into settlement agreements on Principal's behalf as follows:

a) Settlement authority granted:    Unlimited settlement authority:    If authority is limited, maximum settlement amount:

b) Notwithstanding any settlement authority granted above, Agent shall not compromise or release any third-party claim that would materially expand Principal's obligations without prior written consent from Principal.

4. DEMANDS, NOTICES, AND RECEIPT OF FUNDS

Agent is authorized to prepare, sign, and deliver written demands and notices on behalf of Principal, and to receive and endorse checks, drafts, and other instruments delivered in satisfaction of demands. Any funds received by Agent shall be deposited into Agent's trust or client account and handled in accordance with applicable fiduciary obligations. Principal authorizes Agent to apply received funds to satisfy fees, costs, and disbursements as set forth in a separate fee arrangement or as otherwise authorized in writing by Principal.

5. DUTIES OF AGENT

Agent shall act in good faith, in Principal's best interests, and in compliance with all applicable laws. Agent shall keep Principal reasonably informed of material developments, present all settlement offers within the settlement authority parameters, and, upon request, provide copies of documents executed by Agent pursuant to this Letter.

6. FEES, COSTS AND INDEMNIFICATION

Principal acknowledges that Agent may be entitled to fees and to reimbursement for costs and expenses incurred in connection with the enforcement or collection of the Claims. Unless otherwise agreed in a separate writing, Principal shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Agent from and against all claims, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from Agent's lawful performance under this Letter, except to the extent caused by Agent's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

7. RECORDS; COOPERATION

Principal shall cooperate with Agent and promptly provide all records, authorizations, and information reasonably necessary for Agent to perform its duties hereunder. Agent shall maintain records of actions taken under this Letter and shall make such records available to Principal upon reasonable request.

8. TERM; REVOCATION

This Letter shall remain in effect until revoked in writing by Principal. Revocation shall not affect any actions taken by Agent prior to receipt of written revocation. Any attempted revocation shall be delivered in accordance with Section 9 (Notices).

9. NOTICES

All notices or other communications required or permitted under this Letter shall be in writing and delivered to the parties at the addresses set forth below or at such other address as a party may designate by written notice to the other.

10. GOVERNING LAW

This Letter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state specified below, without regard to its conflicts of law principles. Parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in that state for resolution of disputes arising under this Letter.

Governing State:

11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

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

12. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Letter is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired.

13. AMENDMENT; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This Letter may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties. No waiver of any breach or failure to enforce any provision shall be effective unless in writing signed by the party granting the waiver. This Letter 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.

14. CERTIFICATIONS

By executing below, Principal certifies that (a) the person signing on behalf of Principal has full authority to grant the powers set forth in this Letter, (b) the information provided herein is true and correct to the best of Principal's knowledge, and (c) Principal understands the scope and limitations of the authority being granted to Agent.

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