Legal Service Consent Form

LEGAL SERVICE CONSENT FORM

This Legal Service Consent Form (the Agreement) is made effective as of by and between Client Name: with address (Client), and Legal Service Provider Name: with address (Provider).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Provider to perform legal services on Client's behalf in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Provider represents that it is duly authorized and qualified to provide the requested legal services and will perform such services in accordance with applicable professional standards; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their mutual understandings, consents and agreements regarding the scope, fees, confidentiality, and other terms of the relationship.

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

1. ENGAGEMENT; SCOPE OF SERVICES

1.1 Engagement. Client hereby engages Provider, and Provider accepts such engagement, to provide legal services as described in this Agreement.

1.3 Limited Scope. If the representation is intended to be limited in scope, the parties acknowledge and agree that the limited scope is set forth above and that Client consents to the limited representation. Client expressly acknowledges that tasks outside the defined scope will require a separate agreement or an amendment to this Agreement.

2. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Cooperation. Client shall promptly provide all information, documents, and cooperation reasonably requested by Provider. Provider shall not be responsible for delays caused by Client's failure to provide requested materials.

3. FEES, RETAINER AND BILLING

3.1 Fees. Provider's fees for services will be based on time expended at the hourly rate or fixed fee set forth below, together with reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.

3.2 Retainer Trust. Retainer funds paid by Client shall be held in Provider's trust account and applied to fees and expenses as incurred in accordance with applicable professional rules. Provider will provide an accounting of trust disbursements upon request or at termination.

4. CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVILEGE

4.1 Attorney-Client Privilege. All communications between Client and Provider made for the purpose of securing legal advice or representation are confidential and subject to the attorney-client privilege. Provider will not disclose privileged communications except as authorized by Client or required by law.

4.2 Exceptions. Confidentiality does not extend to communications that are not privileged, or where disclosure is necessary to prevent a criminal act, comply with a court order, or to comply with professional obligations.

5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

5.1 Conflicts Representation. Client represents that to the best of Client's knowledge no conflict of interest exists that would preclude Provider from undertaking the representation. If Provider identifies a potential conflict that can be waived, Provider may seek Client's informed written consent. Client may decline to consent.

I consent to Provider seeking a waiver for a potential conflict if identified. (Check only if you understand and consent.)

6. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS & DOCUMENTS

6.1 Communications. Client acknowledges that Provider may communicate by electronic means (including email) and that such communications may not be secure. Client consents to electronic delivery of routine communications and invoices unless Client specifies otherwise in writing.

I consent to electronic communications and electronic delivery of invoices and case materials.

7. RECORDS AND FILES

7.1 File Retention. Provider will retain Client files in accordance with Provider's document retention policies and applicable professional rules. Upon termination and payment of outstanding fees, Provider may deliver original Client documents and retain copies unless otherwise agreed.

8. TERMINATION

8.1 Termination by Either Party. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other party. Provider may withdraw if continued representation would violate applicable professional standards.

8.2 Effect of Termination. Upon termination Client shall pay all outstanding fees and expenses incurred up to the date of termination. Any unearned retainer remaining after final accounting shall be returned to Client.

9. NOTICES

9.1 Notice Addresses. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth below (or such other address as either party may designate in writing).

10. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

10.1 Amendments. Any modification or amendment to this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties.

10.2 Waiver. No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought; a waiver of one breach shall not be deemed a waiver of subsequent breaches.

10.3 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

11. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

11.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive law of the state or jurisdiction in which Provider maintains its principal office, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

11.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including any attachments or schedules) constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

11.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall be construed so as to effectuate the parties' intent to the fullest extent permitted by law.

12. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND CONSENTS

12.1 Client acknowledges that Client has read this Agreement, has had the opportunity to ask questions, and consents to the terms herein. Client understands the nature and effect of the attorney-client relationship established by this Agreement.

By signing below, the undersigned parties certify that they are authorized to enter into this Agreement and acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to be bound by its terms.

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