Legal Filing Letter

LEGAL FILING LETTER

This Legal Filing Letter is submitted by Filer Name: of Firm: , on behalf of Client Name: , to Filing Office/Clerk: regarding Matter/Cause: , Case Number: . Filing requested on or about: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Filer Name is counsel of record for Client Name in the above-captioned matter and has prepared the documents listed in Section 1 below for filing with the Filing Office/Clerk; and

WHEREAS, Client Name authorizes Filer Name to submit the listed documents for filing, to pay filing fees on Client Name's behalf as authorized below, and to perform such ancillary acts as are reasonably necessary to effect filing and service; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to document the instructions, authorizations, and allocations of responsibility relating to the filing and service of the documents described herein.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained in this letter and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED

Filer will submit the following documents for filing in the above-captioned matter. Each listed document is described with sufficient specificity so that the Filing Office/Clerk can identify and file the paper record.

Each document delivered for filing is certified by Client Name to be a true and complete copy of the original and is intended for filing as listed. Filer may prepare and submit any ancillary forms or cover sheets required by the Filing Office to effect the filing.

2. AUTHORITY TO FILE

Client Name authorizes Filer Name to file the documents specified above and to accept filing deadlines, administrative notations, or required corrections on Client Name's behalf. Client Name acknowledges that Filer acts as its agent for the limited purpose of filing and service, and Client Name remains responsible for the substantive content of the filed documents.

Client Name agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Filer Name against any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from Client Name's failure to provide accurate or complete information necessary for filing, except to the extent caused by Filer Name's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

3. FILING INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUESTS

Filer Name shall submit the documents to the Filing Office/Clerk on or about the requested filing date and shall request that the documents be filed, docketed, and returned with the Filing Office's file-stamped copies to the addresses set forth in the Notices section below. If the Filing Office requires additional information or corrective action, Filer will promptly notify Client and will take such reasonable steps as Client authorizes.

4. FEES, COSTS AND PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Client Name authorizes payment of filing fees, service fees, or other administrative fees necessary to complete the filing. Client will reimburse Filer Name for all such amounts within thirty (30) days of invoice. If Client has provided a billing account or credit authorization, Filer may use that account to pay required fees on Client's behalf.

If a filing cannot be completed due to insufficient funds or payment authorization, Filer Name will notify Client Name promptly and will not take further filing action absent additional written authorization.

5. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

Filer Name will effect service of the filed documents in accordance with applicable rules. The person executing service will complete a certificate of service identifying the parties served, the manner of service, and the date of service, which will be filed with the court or retained in the case file as appropriate.

U.S. Mail Hand Delivery / Personal Service Electronic Service / E-mail Facsimile

6. RECORDS AND RETENTION

Filer Name will retain copies of the filed documents, certificates of service, proof of payment, and related correspondence in its case file for a commercially reasonable period or as required by applicable professional or court rules. Upon Client Name's written request, Filer will provide copies of retained records subject to reimbursement of reasonable copying and delivery costs.

7. NOTICES

All notices, invoices, consents, approvals, or communications required or permitted under this Letter shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below. Notice shall be effective upon personal delivery, two business days after deposit in the U.S. mail, first-class postage prepaid, or upon confirmed electronic transmission.

8. GOVERNING LAW

This Letter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the state specified below, without giving effect to principles of conflicts of law that would require the application of the laws of another jurisdiction.

9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Letter contains the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understandings and agreements, whether written or oral. If any provision of this Letter is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall be construed to carry out the intent of the parties as nearly as possible.

10. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This Letter may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties. No waiver of any provision of this Letter shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party against whom the waiver is asserted. This Letter may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

11. MISCELLANEOUS

The headings in this Letter are for convenience only and shall not affect its interpretation. References to days mean calendar days unless otherwise specified. Time is of the essence with respect to all deadlines referenced in this Letter.

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