Legal File Release Permission

LEGAL FILE RELEASE PERMISSION

This Legal File Release Permission (the Agreement) is entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Custodian Name: with address ("Custodian") and Requesting Party Name: with address ("Requesting Party").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Custodian maintains files, records, correspondence and related materials pertaining to the matter described as Matter Description: (Case/Reference No.: ) (collectively, the Files); and

WHEREAS, Requesting Party has requested access to and delivery of the Files for the Purpose: ; and

WHEREAS, Custodian is willing to release the Files subject to the terms, conditions, and protections set forth in this Agreement.

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

1. AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE

1.1 Custodian hereby authorizes, upon written request received in accordance with Section 10 (Notices), the release to Recipient Name: of copies of the Files described in Section 2, subject to the limitations and redaction obligations set forth in this Agreement.

2. DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE OF FILES

2.1 The Files to be released shall be limited to the following description and date ranges. Unless otherwise specified below, Custodian may exclude privileged, protected, or attorney work product materials.

3. METHOD OF DELIVERY AND COSTS

3.1 Delivery Method. Requesting Party selects the method(s) of release by checking one or more of the following and providing further instructions where requested.

Electronic delivery (secure email or encrypted transfer)

Hardcopy pickup at Custodian's office

Mail or courier to delivery address:

3.2 Fees and Costs. Requesting Party agrees to pay reasonable copying, scanning, postage, courier, and handling fees. Estimated fees (if any): . Custodian shall provide an invoice; Requesting Party must remit payment within days of invoice.

4. CONFIDENTIALITY, PRIVILEGE AND REDACTIONS

4.1 Custodian shall not produce documents that are subject to attorney-client privilege or attorney work product without prior written consent of the client or a court order. Requesting Party acknowledges that certain materials may be redacted prior to release to protect privilege, third-party privacy, or statutory confidentiality.

4.2 Redaction Authorization: Requesting Party authorizes Custodian to redact the Files to remove privileged or protected information prior to release.

5. RETENTION, ORIGINALS AND COPIES

5.1 Custodian may, in its sole discretion, retain the original Files and shall provide copies unless otherwise agreed in writing. If return of originals is requested, Requesting Party must specify and assume responsibility for secure return; Custodian may condition return on receipt of satisfactory security assurances and payment of costs.

6. REPRESENTATIONS, AUTHORITY AND CONSENT

6.1 Each party represents and warrants that it has full authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations. Requesting Party represents that Requesting Party is either the client of record, an authorized agent with written authorization, or a party entitled to receive the Files by law.

7. INDEMNIFICATION

7.1 Requesting Party shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Custodian and its partners, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to the release of the Files in accordance with this Agreement, including claims based on alleged improper disclosure by Requesting Party following receipt.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

8.1 EXCEPT FOR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR FRAUD, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT. CUSTODIAN'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM RELATED TO THE RELEASE OF THE FILES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY REQUESTING PARTY TO CUSTODIAN UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE RELEASE.

9. GOVERNING LAW

9.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflict of laws rules.

10. NOTICES

10.1 All notices, requests, demands and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by overnight courier, to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as a party may designate by notice in accordance with this Section.

11. AMENDMENT AND WAIVER

11.1 No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. No failure or delay by a party in exercising any right under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of that right.

12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

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

13. SEVERABILITY

13.1 If any provision of this Agreement 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.

14. COUNTERPARTS; ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

14.1 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. Electronic signatures or scanned copies of signed counterparts shall be deemed original signatures for all purposes.

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