Legal Support Estimate

LEGAL SUPPORT ESTIMATE

This Legal Support Estimate ("Estimate") is provided by Law Firm Name: , with principal place of business at Address: , to Client Name: , Client Address: , effective Date: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Client seeks legal support and representation concerning the matters described in Section 1 below; and

WHEREAS, the Law Firm has the capacity and expertise to provide the requested legal services and has prepared a non-binding estimate of anticipated fees, expenses, and timing; and

WHEREAS, this Estimate is intended to set forth the Law Firm’s anticipated approach, staffing and costs, and the terms under which services will be provided if the Client accepts the Estimate and executes a subsequent engagement letter or agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE

The parties agree that the terms of this Estimate shall be as follows; provided that this Estimate is not itself a complete engagement agreement and becomes binding only upon execution of an engagement letter or other written agreement incorporating these terms.

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Law Firm will provide legal support in connection with:

The scope set forth above describes the principal tasks anticipated. Additional tasks outside this scope will be considered additional services and billed as described in Section 2.

2. FEES AND BILLING

Billing Method (select one or both as applicable): Hourly Flat Fee.

If hourly billing applies, standard hourly rates are: Senior Attorney: $ per hour; Associate: $ per hour; Paralegal: $ per hour. Time will be recorded in increments of one-tenth (0.1) of an hour.

If a flat fee applies, the proposed flat fee for the described scope is $. The flat fee covers only the services expressly described in Section 1.

3. ITEMIZED ESTIMATE

The following is an itemized estimate of projected fees and time. These amounts are estimates only and may change based on facts and developments.

1) Description: — Estimated Hours: — Estimated Amount: $

2) Description: — Estimated Hours: — Estimated Amount: $

3) Description: — Estimated Hours: — Estimated Amount: $

Total Estimated Fees: $

4. EXPENSES AND DISBURSEMENTS

Client is responsible for all out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the matter, including but not limited to filing fees, court reporter fees, courier and messenger charges, travel costs, expert fees, and large document reproduction. Estimated out-of-pocket expenses: $.

5. RETAINER AND PAYMENT TERMS

A retainer in the amount of $ is required before commencement of work. Retainers will be held in a client trust account and applied against billed fees and expenses in accordance with applicable ethical rules. Billing statements will be issued and payment is due within days of invoice date.

6. CLIENT COOPERATION

7. TERM AND TERMINATION

Either party may terminate the engagement by written notice. Upon termination, the Client will remain responsible for fees and expenses incurred to the date of termination and any reasonable wind-down costs. Termination notice period: days.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY

The Law Firm will maintain the confidentiality of Client information to the extent required by applicable professional rules. Nothing in this Estimate limits the Law Firm’s duties under conflict-of-interest rules or requires disclosure of privileged communications except as compelled by law.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, the Law Firm’s liability for any claim arising out of or related to this Estimate or any resulting engagement shall be limited to the amount of fees actually paid by the Client for the work giving rise to the claim. Neither party shall be liable for consequential, incidental, punitive or special damages.

10. NOTICES

All notices required under this Estimate shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses below (or to updated addresses provided in writing).

11. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; SEVERABILITY; ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Estimate may be amended only by a written instrument executed by both parties. No failure or delay in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. This Estimate, together with any subsequent engagement letter referencing it, constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to its subject matter.

12. GOVERNING LAW

This Estimate and any resulting engagement shall be governed by the laws of the State of , without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Exclusive venue for any dispute shall be the state or federal courts located in the county selected by the Law Firm unless otherwise agreed in writing.

13. ACCEPTANCE

By signing below, the Client acknowledges receipt of this Estimate and indicates understanding of the terms and acceptance of the estimate for purposes of proceeding to an engagement discussion. Acceptance of this Estimate does not itself create a complete engagement; a separate engagement letter signed by both parties will govern the full terms of the representation.

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