Legal Retention Receipt

LEGAL RETENTION RECEIPT

This Legal Retention Receipt (the "Receipt") is made as of by and between Client Name: ("Client") and Recipient Name: ("Recipient").

Matter / Case Number: Location / Facility:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client has engaged Recipient to provide legal services and to receive and retain certain documents, materials and physical evidence in connection with the Matter; and

WHEREAS, Client desires to transfer custody of the items described herein to Recipient for purposes of legal analysis, preservation, or as part of an attorney-client representation; and

WHEREAS, Recipient has agreed to accept and to preserve such items subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Receipt.

NOW, THEREFORE

In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this Receipt, "Items" means all tangible and intangible materials delivered to Recipient by Client and listed in Section 2, including documents, records, electronic storage devices, photographs, physical evidence, and any copies, extracts or reproductions thereof.

2. INVENTORY OF ITEMS RECEIVED

Originals transferred: Copies transferred: Electronic media included:

3. RECEIPT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Recipient hereby acknowledges receipt of the Items listed above. Recipient certifies that the Items were received on and that the Items were noted as to condition at time of receipt.

4. SCOPE OF RETENTION

Recipient will retain the Items for purposes of legal representation, preservation, analysis, and litigation support for the Matter identified above. Retention shall not constitute abandonment and Recipient shall exercise reasonable care to preserve the Items in substantially the same condition as received.

5. FEES, RETAINER AND TRUST HANDLING

Client acknowledges payment to Recipient in the amount of as an initial retainer or fee for services and costs related to the retention and handling of the Items. Fees for storage, reproduction, secure transport, or special handling may be charged in accordance with Recipient's customary rates and will be billed to Client unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Retainer held in trust account: Trust account name:

6. CUSTODY, ACCESS AND CHAIN OF CUSTODY

Recipient shall maintain a chain of custody log for Items that are tangible or evidentiary in nature. Access to Items shall be limited to authorized personnel of Recipient and such third parties as authorized in writing by Client or required by court order. Recipient will provide reasonable documentation of custody and access upon Client's request.

7. RETURN OR DISPOSITION OF ITEMS

Upon conclusion of the representation or as otherwise agreed in writing, Recipient will return the Items to Client or dispose of them only upon written instruction from Client or by operation of applicable law. If Client requests return, Client will provide a minimum of days' notice to allow reasonable time for retrieval. Recipient may charge for reasonable costs of preparing and shipping returned Items.

8. LIABILITY, INDEMNITY AND LIMITATIONS

Recipient will exercise reasonable care in storing and preserving Items. Except for willful misconduct or gross negligence, Recipient's liability for loss, damage or destruction of Items shall be limited to direct damages not to exceed the lesser of the documented replacement cost of the specific Item or the amount of fees paid by Client to Recipient for storage for the twelve (12) months preceding the loss. Client shall indemnify and hold Recipient harmless from claims arising from the content, ownership or transfer of the Items, except to the extent caused by Recipient's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

9. CONFIDENTIALITY

Recipient acknowledges that Items may contain information subject to attorney-client privilege, work product protection, or other confidentiality obligations. Recipient shall maintain confidentiality and shall not disclose Items except to authorized representatives, as required by law, or with Client's written consent.

10. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Receipt shall be in writing and delivered to the parties at the addresses set forth below (or at such other address as a party may specify in writing).

11. GOVERNING LAW

This Receipt shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state or jurisdiction where Recipient's principal office is located, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Venue for any dispute arising under this Receipt shall be in the appropriate state or federal court located in that jurisdiction.

12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Receipt constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understandings, agreements and communications, whether written or oral. If any provision of this Receipt is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. AMENDMENT; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Receipt shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. The failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of future enforcement. This Receipt may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

14. CERTIFICATION

Client certifies that Client is authorized to transfer the Items and that the transfer does not violate any agreement, order or law. Recipient certifies that it has procedures in place to safeguard Items and to maintain appropriate documentation of custody and access.

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