Legal Gas Letter of Engagement

LEGAL GAS LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT

This Letter of Engagement is made effective as of by and between Firm Name: with principal place of business at (the "Firm"), and Client Name: with address at (the "Client").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Client operates in the natural gas sector and requires legal services relating to regulatory compliance, commercial contracting, disputes, permitting, and related corporate matters (the "Matter");

WHEREAS, the Firm represents that it has the experience, personnel, and capacity to perform legal services in the Matter and is willing to provide such services on the terms and conditions set forth in this Letter; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their respective rights and obligations with respect to the Firm's representation of the Client in the Matter.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties agree as follows:

1. SCOPE OF ENGAGEMENT

1.1 The Firm will provide legal services to the Client for the Matter described as:

1.2 The scope includes counseling, drafting and negotiation of agreements, regulatory filings, representation in administrative proceedings, and litigation support as specifically authorized in writing by the Client. Services outside the agreed scope will require prior written authorization and may be subject to additional fees.

2. FEES, BILLING AND PAYMENT

2.1 Billing Rates. The Firm will bill time at hourly rates for attorneys and staff assigned to the Matter. Initial hourly rates are as follows: Lead Attorney: per hour; Associate: per hour; Paralegal: per hour. Rates are subject to periodic adjustment with notice to the Client.

2.2 Alternative Fee Arrangements. The parties may agree in writing to alternative fee arrangements including fixed fees, blended hourly rates, or success fees. Alternative terms, if any, are described here:

2.3 Retainer. The Client shall provide a retainer in the amount of , to be held in the Firm's client trust account and applied against billed charges and disbursements. The Client must replenish the retainer upon request.

2.4 Invoices and Payment. The Firm will render invoices monthly, or at such other intervals as agreed. Invoices are due within days of receipt. Unpaid amounts shall accrue interest at a rate of .

3. EXPENSES AND DISBURSEMENTS

3.1 The Client shall reimburse the Firm for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and third‑party charges incurred in connection with the Matter, including filing fees, expert fees, travel, courier, and document production costs. The Firm may require payment of significant third‑party costs in advance.

4. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

4.1 The Firm has conducted a conflicts check based on the information provided by the Client. To the extent additional facts are discovered, the Client must promptly notify the Firm. The Firm may withdraw if a conflict is discovered that cannot be waived under applicable professional rules.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY; ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE

5.1 All communications between the Client and the Firm in connection with the Matter are intended to be confidential and privileged. The Firm will take commercially reasonable steps to preserve privilege. The Client acknowledges that privilege may be waived by disclosure to third parties, and consents to the Firm disclosing privileged information only as necessary to perform the engagement, to protect the Firm's legal rights, or as required by law.

6. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

6.1 The Client will provide the Firm with full and accurate information, execute documents promptly, cooperate with the Firm's requests, and designate an individual authorized to make decisions on the Client's behalf for the Matter. The Client acknowledges that failure to cooperate may materially impair the Firm's ability to provide services and may result in termination of the engagement.

7. TERM; TERMINATION

7.1 Either party may terminate this engagement upon written notice to the other. The Client remains responsible for fees and expenses incurred up to the effective date of termination, including reasonable costs to wind down the Matter.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; INDEMNIFICATION

8.1 Except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct, the Firm's liability to the Client for any claim arising out of this engagement is limited to direct damages not to exceed the aggregate amount of fees paid by the Client to the Firm for the Matter. The Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Firm from liabilities arising from the Client's misuse of advice or failure to disclose material facts.

9. RECORDS, ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND DATA

9.1 The Firm will retain files in accordance with its document retention policies. Electronic communications, including email transmission, may not be secure; the Client accepts the risks inherent in electronic transmission of privileged or confidential information and authorizes the Firm to communicate electronically unless otherwise directed in writing.

10. NOTICES

10.1 All notices required or permitted under this Letter shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below (or to such other address as either party designates by notice).

11. GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

11.1 This Letter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state specified here: without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

11.2 Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Letter shall be resolved first by good faith negotiation. If unresolved, the dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration before a single arbitrator in the county or district of the governing law state, with judgment on the award entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENT; SEVERABILITY; WAIVER

12.1 This Letter, together with any written fee arrangements executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior discussions and agreements. Any amendment or modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

12.2 If any provision of this Letter is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Failure or delay by either party to exercise any right shall not operate as a waiver of that right.

13. COUNTERPARTS; ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES

13.1 This Letter may be executed in counterparts, each of which constitutes an original and all of which together constitute one instrument. Signatures transmitted by electronic means (including scanned or electronically signed copies) are effective for all purposes.

MISCELLANEOUS

The parties acknowledge that they have read and understood the terms of this Letter and that the individuals signing below have the authority to bind their respective parties.

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