Legal Post-Filing Agreement

LEGAL POST-FILING AGREEMENT

This Legal Post-Filing Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Client Name: with principal address: and Legal Representative Name: with principal address: . For purposes of this Agreement, Client and Legal Representative are each a "Party" and together the "Parties."

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client has initiated a filing identified as: (the "Filing"); and

WHEREAS, Legal Representative provided services in connection with the Filing and the Parties now wish to define their respective rights, obligations and the terms governing post-filing representation, administration, and related work; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to record their agreement concerning fees, costs, cooperation, document retention and other matters that may arise after the formal Filing has been made.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

Terms defined elsewhere in this Agreement shall have the meanings ascribed to them. In addition, "Post-Filing Services" means all services reasonably necessary to monitor, prosecute, defend, administer, or conclude matters arising from the Filing, including but not limited to motions, adversary proceedings, appeals, plan confirmation, claim objections, and administrative tasks.

2. SCOPE OF POST-FILING SERVICES

Legal Representative shall perform Post-Filing Services as requested by Client and agreed in writing. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Post-Filing Services do not include unrelated matters, new adversary claims not reasonably connected to the Filing, or litigation in jurisdictions not previously disclosed without express prior authorization.

3. FEES, BILLING AND PAYMENT

Client agrees to compensate Legal Representative at the rates set forth below or as otherwise agreed in writing. Billing will be on an hourly basis, flat fee basis, or hybrid as described: Billing Structure: .

Standard hourly rates: Lead Attorney $ per hour; Associate $ per hour. Alternative fee arrangements shall be set out in writing.

Invoices will be rendered monthly and are due within days of receipt. Late payments are subject to interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum permitted by law.

4. RETAINER AND TRUST FUNDS

If a retainer is required, Client shall deposit a retainer in the amount of $ into Legal Representative's trust account. Such funds shall be held in trust and applied to fees and expenses in accordance with applicable professional rules. Any unused retainer will be refunded to Client following final accounting.

5. EXPENSES

Client is responsible for all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with Post-Filing Services, including but not limited to filing fees, court costs, messenger and courier charges, deposition and transcript costs, trial exhibits, and expert fees. Expenses will be itemized on invoices.

6. CLIENT COOPERATION

Client shall cooperate fully with Legal Representative, provide timely instructions, produce requested documents, and be available for interviews, hearings, or meetings. Failure to cooperate may result in suspension or termination of services and Client shall remain responsible for fees and expenses incurred.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY

Legal Representative shall maintain the confidentiality of Client information as required by applicable professional rules. Notwithstanding the foregoing, confidentiality shall not extend to communications or disclosures required by court order or otherwise compelled by law.

8. CONFLICTS; REPRESENTATION OF OTHERS

Legal Representative represents that it is not presently aware of any conflict of interest that would preclude representation. If a conflict arises, Legal Representative will notify Client and take steps as required by professional obligations. Client authorizes disclosure to necessary third parties to the extent required to address conflicts.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except as prohibited by law, Legal Representative's liability for damages arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be limited to the total amount of fees actually paid by Client to Legal Representative under this Agreement. In no event shall Legal Representative be liable for consequential, special, or punitive damages.

10. INDEMNIFICATION

Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Legal Representative, its partners, employees and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from Client's breach of this Agreement or Client's willful misconduct or misrepresentation, except to the extent caused by Legal Representative's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

11. DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS

Client authorizes Legal Representative to retain copies of all file materials. Upon termination and after payment of outstanding fees and expenses, original documents will be returned to Client upon request. Legal Representative may destroy closed client files in accordance with its document retention policy unless Client requests delivery of the file in writing.

12. TERMINATION

Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other Party. Termination shall not relieve Client of the obligation to pay fees and expenses incurred prior to termination. Upon termination, Legal Representative will, to the extent practicable, take steps to protect Client's interests consistent with professional obligations.

13. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by personal delivery, nationally recognized overnight courier, or certified mail (return receipt requested), and shall be effective upon receipt.

14. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER

This Agreement may be amended only by a writing signed by both Parties. No failure or delay in exercising any right under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of that right.

15. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of law principles. The Parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in that State for any dispute arising hereunder.

16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY; COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

17. MISCELLANEOUS

The Parties acknowledge that Legal Representative may subcontract or associate with other attorneys or professionals as necessary to carry out Post-Filing Services, provided that Legal Representative remains responsible for the quality of services. Client consents to such arrangements.

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