Legal Representative Letter

LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE LETTER

This Legal Representative Letter (the "Letter") is entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Client Name: of Address: ("Client"), and Representative Name: , License/Bar No.: of Address: ("Representative").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client seeks representation in connection with the matter described below and desires to engage Representative to act on Client's behalf in accordance with the terms of this Letter; and

WHEREAS, Representative is duly authorized, qualified, and willing to represent Client and has disclosed all known conflicts and limitations of representation to Client to the extent known at the time of execution; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to confirm in writing the scope, authority, and limitations of Representative's authority to act on behalf of Client.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. APPOINTMENT; AUTHORITY

1.1 Appointment. Client hereby appoints Representative as Client's lawful representative and agent, with the authority to take the actions set forth in Section 2 below and to perform any acts reasonably incidental to such authority. Representative accepts the appointment and agrees to act in Client's best interests consistent with applicable law and professional obligations.

1.2 Specific Powers. Representative is authorized, without limitation except as expressly stated herein, to: (a) appear and represent Client before tribunals, administrative agencies, insurers, and third parties; (b) receive, inspect and retain documents and confidential information; (c) execute and deliver agreements, releases, stipulations, and other instruments necessary to carry out the representation; and (d) take other lawful actions reasonably necessary to pursue, protect or enforce Client's rights in the matter described in Section 2.

2. SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION

2.1 Matter. The representation shall be limited to the following matter:

2.2 Limitations. Representative shall not undertake representation in any related matter not specified above without Client's prior written consent. Any authority to settle disputes, incur obligations or disburse funds on behalf of Client must be specifically authorized in writing by Client.

3. TERM; TERMINATION; REVOCATION

3.1 Term. This Letter is effective as of the Effective Date set forth above and shall continue until the conclusion of the matter described in Section 2 or until earlier terminated in accordance with this Section 3.

3.2 Termination. Either party may terminate this Letter upon written notice to the other party. Termination shall not relieve Client of obligations to pay fees and costs incurred prior to termination. Representative shall take reasonable steps to protect Client's interests upon termination, including delivering Client documents, subject to any right to retain files for unpaid fees as permitted by law.

4. FEES AND COSTS

4.1 Fee Arrangement. Client agrees to compensate Representative as follows:

4.2 Costs and Disbursements. Client shall reimburse Representative for reasonable costs and disbursements incurred in connection with the representation, including but not limited to filing fees, courier services, expert fees, and travel expenses. Representative may require an advance deposit for costs.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY; PRIVILEGE

Representative shall maintain the confidentiality of communications and information to the extent required by law and professional ethics. Client acknowledges that communications made to Representative in the course of representation are subject to applicable privilege and that Representative will take reasonable steps to preserve privilege and confidentiality.

6. CONFLICTS; REPRESENTATIVE'S DUTIES

Representative represents that, to the best of Representative's knowledge, no conflict of interest exists that would materially impair Representative's ability to represent Client in the matter described herein. Representative shall promptly disclose any actual or potential conflict that arises during the course of representation.

7. NOTICES

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

8. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER

No amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Letter shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. No failure or delay by either party in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of that right.

9. GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION

This Letter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Governing Law State: , without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in that state for resolution of disputes arising under this Letter.

10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Letter constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. If any provision of this Letter is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

11. COUNTERPARTS; EXECUTION

This Letter may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures transmitted by facsimile or electronic image shall be treated as originals for all purposes.

12. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Each party represents and warrants that it has full power and authority to enter into this Letter and to perform its obligations hereunder, and that the person executing this Letter on behalf of each party is duly authorized to do so.

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