Legal Notice of Counsel

LEGAL NOTICE OF COUNSEL

Counsel Name: of Firm: hereby gives notice that counsel has been retained to represent Client Name: in the matter captioned Case Title: , Case No.: , pending in Court: . This appearance shall be effective as of Month Day Year .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client Name: has engaged counsel to provide legal services in connection with the claims and proceedings identified above; and

WHEREAS, counsel has represented that counsel is authorized to accept service, receive notices, and to take all procedural and substantive actions on behalf of the client in the matter subject to the terms of engagement between counsel and client; and

WHEREAS, counsel and client desire to provide formal written notice of counsel’s appearance and contact information for purposes of service and correspondence in the above-captioned matter.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth below, counsel and client hereby state and agree as follows:

1. APPEARANCE AND SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION

Counsel accepts retention and will appear as attorney of record for Client in all proceedings, hearings, discovery, settlement negotiations, and other matters related to the above-captioned action unless otherwise limited by written agreement between counsel and client. Counsel’s scope of representation shall include representation in all trial and appellate matters arising from the claims identified in the caption unless specifically excluded in a written engagement letter.

2. AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE NOTICES AND SERVICE

Counsel is authorized to accept service of all papers, notices, and correspondence related to this matter on behalf of Client. Service upon counsel at the contact details provided in Section 4 shall constitute effective service upon Client to the same extent as if served directly on Client, unless and until counsel files a substitution or withdrawal pursuant to applicable rules of procedure.

3. NOTICE PROCEDURES

All notices, correspondence, and pleadings should be directed to Counsel at the address, telephone, and email provided below. Notices delivered by electronic mail shall be deemed received on the date transmitted if sent during normal business hours; otherwise on the next business day. Counsel and Client shall promptly notify the opposing parties and the court of any change of counsel or contact information.

4. COUNSEL CONTACT INFORMATION

5. CONFLICTS AND WITHDRAWAL

Counsel represents that counsel has made reasonable inquiry regarding any conflicts of interest and none exist that would prohibit counsel from representing Client. If a conflict subsequently arises, counsel will take appropriate steps, including seeking a substitution of counsel or withdrawal as required by applicable rules of professional conduct and court procedures. Counsel shall not withdraw from representation absent reasonable notice to Client and, if required, leave of the court.

6. FEES AND BILLING

The terms of counsel’s engagement, including fee rates, retainer, costs, and billing practices, are governed by the separate written engagement agreement between counsel and client. Nothing in this Notice modifies, limits, or expands the fee arrangement except as explicitly set forth in a written amendment signed by both counsel and client.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY AND ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE

All communications between counsel and client concerning the subject matter of the representation are protected by the attorney-client privilege and applicable rules of professional conduct. Counsel will take reasonable steps to protect privileged or confidential information and will not waive privilege without client consent, except as required by law.

8. AMENDMENTS, WAIVER, AND COUNTERPARTS

This Notice may be amended only by a written instrument signed by counsel and client. No delay or omission by any party in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of that right. This Notice may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

9. NOTICES

All notices and communications required or permitted under this Notice shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally, by reputable overnight courier, or by electronic mail to the addresses set forth in Section 4, unless receipt is refused. Each party may change its address for notices by written notice given to the other party in accordance with this Section.

10. GOVERNING LAW

This Notice shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the state specified below without regard to its choice-of-law principles. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the county specified below for any dispute arising out of this Notice.

11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Notice, together with any written engagement letter between counsel and client referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between counsel and client with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, or representations, oral or written, regarding such subject matter.

12. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Notice is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect and be construed so as to effectuate the parties’ intent to the fullest extent permitted by law.

13. CERTIFICATION

By signing below, counsel certifies that counsel has been retained by Client and is authorized to accept service and notices as set forth herein. Client acknowledges counsel’s appearance and agrees that service upon counsel in accordance with this Notice is effective service on Client.

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