Legal Solicitor Affidavit

LEGAL SOLICITOR AFFIDAVIT

This Affidavit is made on this day of , by Solicitor Name: of Firm Name: whose address is (Solicitor) in relation to Client Name: whose address is (Client).

RECITALS

WHEREAS the Solicitor has been retained by the Client to provide legal services in respect of the matter described as (Matter);

WHEREAS the Matter is presently before or relates to the court, tribunal or administrative body known as and is recorded under file/docket number ;

WHEREAS the Solicitor is required to make this affidavit to verify certain facts, authenticate documents and confirm compliance with professional obligations in connection with the Matter.

NOW THEREFORE, the Solicitor hereby states and affirms as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

In this Affidavit, unless the context requires otherwise: (a) "Solicitor" means the person identified above and his or her employed or associated legal practice; (b) "Client" means the person or entity identified above; and (c) "Documents" means every document listed in Schedule A hereto and any copy or electronic reproduction.

2. STATEMENTS OF FACT

The Solicitor affirms under oath or affirmation the following facts, which the Solicitor believes to be true:

3. EXHIBITS AND DOCUMENTATION

The Solicitor affirms that the following exhibits, which are true copies of original documents, are attached and form part of this Affidavit:

Exhibit A — Original retainment agreement:    Exhibit B — Documents served or filed:

The Solicitor further certifies that, to the Solicitor’s knowledge, the Documents attached are genuine, were obtained in the ordinary course of professional practice, and have not been altered in any material respect since their creation.

4. SOLICITOR CERTIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL COMPLIANCE

The Solicitor certifies that the Solicitor has verified the identity of the Client in accordance with applicable professional rules and has taken reasonable steps to confirm the authority of any person signing on behalf of a corporate or other entity. The Solicitor further certifies that the costs, disbursements and billing practices relating to the Matter have been disclosed and invoiced in accordance with the Solicitor's professional obligations.

5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

The Solicitor represents and warrants that he or she is duly qualified and authorized to make this Affidavit, that all statements contained herein are made in good faith and are within the Solicitor’s personal knowledge or are true to the Solicitor’s reasonable belief after due inquiry, and that no material fact known to the Solicitor has been omitted which would render any statement in this Affidavit misleading.

6. OATH / JURAT

I, the undersigned Solicitor, affirm under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.

7. NOTICES

Any notice or communication required or permitted under this Affidavit shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses for notice set out below.

8. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

This Affidavit may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both the Solicitor and the Client. No failure or delay by any party in exercising any right under this Affidavit shall operate as a waiver of that right. This Affidavit may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

9. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Affidavit shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the jurisdiction identified above in the Matter description, without regard to conflict of laws principles. This Affidavit constitutes the entire written statement of the Solicitor in respect of the matters contained herein and supersedes any prior written statements on those matters. If any provision of this Affidavit is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

10. CERTIFICATION

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the governing jurisdiction that the foregoing is true and correct.

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