Legal Pro Bono Services Confirmation Letter

Legal Pro Bono Services Confirmation Letter

This Legal Pro Bono Services Confirmation Letter is entered into as of by and between Client Name: with contact address: (\"Client\"), and Attorney/Firm Name: with principal address: (\"Attorney\"). This letter confirms the terms under which Attorney will provide legal services to Client on a pro bono basis.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client has requested legal assistance from Attorney concerning the matter described as:

WHEREAS, Attorney has agreed to provide legal services to Client on a pro bono basis subject to the terms and limitations set forth in this letter; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to confirm the scope, limitations, and administrative arrangements for the engagement in writing.

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

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES

1.1 Attorney will provide legal services to Client limited to the matter described above. Services may include legal advice, document preparation, negotiation, and limited court representation where expressly agreed in writing. Services expressly do not include representation on unrelated matters unless subsequently agreed in writing.

1.2 The parties acknowledge that this engagement is: Full representation Limited scope If limited scope is selected, the matter description above and any additional written scope attachment describe the limits of representation.

2. TERM; TERMINATION

2.1 The engagement commences on the date indicated above and continues until the matter is concluded or the engagement is earlier terminated in accordance with this paragraph. Either party may terminate this engagement upon written notice to the other. Termination will not affect Client's obligation to pay reimbursable costs as set forth in Section 3.

2.2 Upon termination, Attorney will take reasonable steps to protect Client's interests, including providing a reasonable opportunity to retain successor counsel and delivering Client originals as appropriate.

3. FEES AND COSTS

3.1 Attorney agrees to provide the legal services described in this letter without charging an attorney fee to Client. Attorney's services under this engagement are pro bono and rendered without expectation of fee in exchange for Client's cooperation and truthful disclosure.

3.2 Client acknowledges responsibility for reasonable out-of-pocket costs and disbursements (for example, filing fees, deposition costs, courier, and expert fees) if the parties have checked the box below to confirm Client's agreement to reimburse such costs. If the box is not checked, Attorney will endeavor to advance necessary costs but may require pre-approval from Client for extraordinary expenditures.

Client agrees to reimburse reasonable out-of-pocket costs advanced by Attorney.

4. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST; INFORMED CONSENT

4.1 Attorney has conducted an initial conflicts check and has identified no current conflict that would preclude representation. If a conflict is discovered, Attorney will promptly disclose the nature of the conflict and, if required, obtain informed consent or withdraw.

4.2 Client affirms that Client has disclosed to Attorney all facts relevant to potential conflicts of interest known to Client at the time of engagement. The person performing the conflicts check:

5. CONFIDENTIALITY; ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE

5.1 All communications between Client and Attorney made for the purpose of obtaining legal advice are protected by the attorney-client privilege and will be treated as confidential to the fullest extent permitted by law, subject to the attorney's professional and ethical obligations.

5.2 Client consents to Attorney taking reasonable steps to maintain confidentiality and to make disclosures only as required by law or ethical duty.

6. DOCUMENTS; FILE RETENTION

6.1 Client may request return of original documents at any time. Attorney will retain copies of file materials in accordance with Attorney's document retention policy. Unless otherwise requested in writing by Client, Attorney may destroy or dispose of closed matter files after years.

7. TERMINATION; EFFECTS

7.1 Attorney or Client may terminate this engagement at any time upon written notice. Upon termination, Attorney will take reasonable steps to protect Client's interests and will comply with applicable ethical obligations regarding withdrawal. Termination does not relieve Client of obligation to reimburse authorized costs.

8. NOTICES

Notices are effective upon receipt when delivered by personal delivery, nationally recognized overnight courier, or when sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the addresses provided above.

9. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE

This letter will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of this engagement shall be brought in the appropriate state or federal court located in that state, subject to mandatory ethical reporting obligations.

10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY; AMENDMENT; WAIVER

10.1 This letter constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior oral or written communications relating to the engagement.

10.2 If any provision of this letter is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed and the remainder of this letter shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

10.3 No amendment to this letter will be effective unless made in writing and signed by both parties. No waiver by either party of any breach or default under this letter shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default.

11. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Client acknowledges that Client has read and understands the terms of this engagement, that Client has had the opportunity to ask questions, and that Client consents to the pro bono arrangement described herein.

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