Legal Recusal Letter

LEGAL RECUSAL LETTER

This Legal Recusal Letter (the "Letter") is made effective as of by and between Attorney Name: of Firm Name: , and Client Name: regarding Matter: (Matter Number: ).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Attorney represents that Attorney has reviewed the facts, conflicts rules, and other professional obligations applicable to the Matter and has determined that recusal or withdrawal from representation is appropriate under the rules of professional conduct or for other ethical or practical reasons;

WHEREAS, Client has been informed of the basis for the proposed recusal in sufficient detail to permit Client to make an informed decision regarding retention of substitute counsel and to take necessary steps to protect Client's interests; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms for withdrawal, transfer of files, resolution of outstanding fees, and the respective responsibilities of the parties during the transition;

NOW, THEREFORE

In consideration of the mutual covenants below, Attorney and Client agree as follows:

1. RECUSAL / WITHDRAWAL

Attorney hereby recuses and withdraws from representation of Client in the Matter effective as of (Effective Date). Attorney certifies that the withdrawal is prompted by the reasons described in Section 2, and that Attorney will take no further action in the Matter on behalf of Client after the Effective Date except as expressly provided in this Letter or as required by law or professional obligations.

2. STATEMENT OF REASONS

Attorney provides the following statement of the basis for recusal in sufficient non-confidential detail for Client to evaluate replacement counsel needs:

Attorney represents that, except as stated above, Attorney has not disclosed confidential information beyond that which is necessary to inform Client of the reasons for recusal. Nothing in this Letter constitutes a waiver of the attorney-client privilege or other confidentiality obligations.

3. CLIENT FILES AND PROPERTY

Attorney shall preserve Client's file materials, originals, and property in Attorney's possession and will transfer or deliver them to Client or to Client's new counsel upon Client's written request. Transfer of files will be completed within a commercially reasonable time but in no event later than days of receipt of a written request and instructions. Attorney may retain copies of the file for Attorney's records subject to Attorney's continuing duty of confidentiality.

4. OUTSTANDING FEES AND ACCOUNTING

Attorney shall render a final accounting of fees, costs, and any retainer balance due or to be refunded within days of the Effective Date. Client agrees to pay all outstanding and billed fees in accordance with the fee agreement between the parties. Any disputes regarding fees shall be resolved pursuant to the fee agreement or applicable professional rules.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVILEGE

The parties acknowledge that all communications between Attorney and Client remain subject to the attorney-client privilege and that Attorney will not disclose privileged or confidential information except as authorized by Client or required by law. Client authorizes Attorney to disclose such information to successor counsel only as reasonably necessary to effect the transfer.

6. COOPERATION

Client agrees to cooperate with Attorney and with any successor counsel to facilitate an orderly transition, including executing documents necessary to effect transfer of files or authority. Client acknowledges the right to seek new counsel immediately and that any deadlines, statutes of limitation, or other time-sensitive matters remain Client's responsibility until successor counsel is retained.

7. NO ADMISSION; NO PREJUDICE

The recusal and withdrawal by Attorney do not constitute an admission of fault, wrongdoing, or legal insufficiency by either party. Neither party shall assert that the recusal is evidence of impropriety beyond the facts disclosed in Section 2.

8. NOTICES

Notices to Attorney

Notices to Client

Notices shall be effective upon personal delivery or three business days following deposit in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the addresses above, or upon confirmed delivery of a sent electronic transmission where the recipient has consented to electronic notice.

9. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER

This Letter may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties. The failure of either party to enforce any provision shall not operate as a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

10. GOVERNING LAW; SEVERABILITY; ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Letter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state specified by the parties: . If any provision of this Letter is held invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect. This Letter contains the entire agreement between the parties regarding Attorney's recusal from the Matter and supersedes all prior oral and written agreements on that subject.

11. COUNTERPARTS

This Letter may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Facsimile or electronically transmitted signatures shall be binding as originals for all purposes.

CERTIFICATIONS

Attorney certifies that Attorney has taken reasonable steps to avoid foreseeable prejudice to Client's interests arising from the withdrawal, including providing Client with sufficient information to secure successor counsel and advising Client of applicable deadlines and the need for timely action.

Client acknowledges receipt of this Letter and understands the rights and obligations described herein, including the right to obtain substitute counsel.

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