Legal Service Work Template

Legal Service Work Template

This Legal Service Work Agreement ("Agreement") is made effective as of by and between Client Name: and Service Provider Name: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client desires to retain Service Provider to perform legal services described in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Service Provider is duly authorized and qualified to perform the legal services and has represented that it has the expertise and capacity to perform such services under the terms set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth the terms and conditions that will govern the engagement.

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

1. ENGAGEMENT

Client hereby engages Service Provider to provide legal services and representation as described in Section 2. Service Provider accepts such engagement and agrees to perform the services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and applicable professional rules of conduct.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Service Provider will devote such time and effort as is reasonably necessary to perform the services. Any services outside the written scope must be approved in writing by both parties and will be billed in accordance with Section 3.

3. FEES, BILLING AND PAYMENT

Client shall pay Service Provider fees for services rendered as follows (select applicable billing arrangement and complete amounts):

Hourly rate — $ per hour.

Fixed fee — $ payable as set forth below.

Contingency fee — specify percentage (contingency arrangements subject to separate written agreement and applicable ethical rules).

Service Provider may require a retainer. Retainer funds will be deposited to a trust or escrow account as required by applicable professional rules, and will be applied against fees and expenses in accordance with itemized billing statements.

Invoices are due within the period specified above. Overdue amounts may accrue interest and Service Provider may suspend services for nonpayment after written notice.

4. EXPENSES

Client shall reimburse Service Provider for reasonable and necessary out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the services, including but not limited to filing fees, courier charges, expert fees, deposition costs, and travel expenses. Reimbursement will be shown on periodic invoices and due in accordance with the payment terms.

5. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Client shall provide timely instructions, full and accurate information, and any documents necessary for Service Provider to perform the services. Client is responsible for decisions and approvals related to the legal matters.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

Service Provider shall maintain the confidentiality of Client information to the extent required by applicable law and professional obligations. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available through no breach by Service Provider, is rightfully received from a third party without restriction, or is independently developed by Service Provider without use of Client's confidential information.

7. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Service Provider represents that, to the best of its knowledge, there are no conflicts of interest that would preclude representation. If an actual or potential conflict arises, Service Provider will promptly disclose the matter to Client and, if required by professional rules, obtain Client's informed consent in writing.

8. WORK PRODUCT; INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Service Provider retains all ownership and other intellectual property rights in work product, drafts, templates and legal research prepared by Service Provider. Client is granted a nonexclusive, nontransferable license to use final deliverables for the matter for which they were prepared, subject to payment in full of all fees and expenses.

9. INDEMNIFICATION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party from claims arising out of the indemnifying party's breach of this Agreement or gross negligence. Except for liability arising from willful misconduct or a violation of law, Service Provider's aggregate liability relating to this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by Client to Service Provider under this Agreement during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

10. TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and shall continue until the completion of the services, unless earlier terminated by either party for material breach after providing written notice and a reasonable opportunity to cure. Upon termination, Client shall pay for all services rendered and expenses incurred up to the effective date of termination.

11. NOTICES

All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by hand, certified mail (return receipt requested), or nationally recognized overnight courier to the addresses provided below, and shall be effective upon receipt.

12. GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State specified by the parties below. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall first be submitted to non-binding mediation; if unresolved, the dispute may be submitted to binding arbitration or litigation as agreed by the parties in writing.

Governing State:

13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement, including any written attachments, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements. No amendment shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver. If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement 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.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT: By signing below, the persons executing this Agreement represent that they are authorized to bind the party on whose behalf they sign and that they have read and understand all terms contained herein.

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