Legal Zoom Appearance Form

LEGAL ZOOM APPEARANCE FORM

This Legal Zoom Appearance Form (the "Form") is made effective as of Effective Date: by and between Client Name: with primary address (hereinafter "Client"), and Authorized Appearance Representative Name: , Bar Number: , Firm: (hereinafter "Agent").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client is a party to a matter described as Matter Description: currently pending before Court: under Case Number: .

WHEREAS, Client desires to authorize Agent to appear on Client's behalf, to take such procedural and administrative actions as set forth herein, and to receive notices and papers in connection with the referenced matter; and

WHEREAS, Agent represents that Agent is authorized, admitted, or otherwise permitted to appear in the stated jurisdiction and has the experience and authority to act on behalf of Client for the limited purposes set forth below.

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

1. APPOINTMENT AND AUTHORITY

Client hereby appoints and authorizes Agent, to the extent permitted by applicable rules and court procedures, to appear on behalf of Client in the referenced matter, to receive service of process and all notices, to file documents and pleadings, to make oral and written representations, and to take any procedural action reasonably necessary to preserve Client's rights in the proceeding. Agent's authority shall be limited to actions expressly granted in this Form and to such additional actions as are incidental and necessary to effectuate those powers.

2. SCOPE OF APPEARANCE

Client authorizes Agent to perform the following acts on Client's behalf (check all that apply):

Appear at scheduled hearings, conferences, and status calls related to the matter.
Accept service of process and receive notices and orders.
File pleadings, motions, stipulations, and related procedural documents.
Negotiate and enter into settlement agreements or stipulations subject to Client's prior written consent when required by Client's instructions.
Sign procedural or administrative documents on behalf of Client as necessary to effectuate an appearance (excluding substantive settlement documents unless expressly authorized).

3. TERM; TERMINATION

This authorization is effective as of the Effective Date identified above and shall continue until the conclusion of the matter identified in this Form, until formally withdrawn in writing by Client, or until terminated by mutual written agreement of the parties. Termination shall not affect Agent's authority with respect to acts taken in good faith prior to receipt of notice of termination.

4. FEES, COSTS AND RETAINER

Client shall be responsible for all fees and costs incurred by Agent in connection with the authorized appearance unless otherwise agreed in writing. Client agrees to pay a retainer in the amount of which will be applied against fees and costs. Any advance retainer shall be held in trust in accordance with applicable rules and disbursed in accordance with billing statements provided by Agent.

5. REPRESENTATIONS; AUTHORITY

Client represents and warrants that Client has full authority to enter into this Form and to grant the powers described herein. Client further represents that information provided to Agent concerning the matter is true and complete to the best of Client's knowledge. Agent represents that Agent will act in accordance with applicable professional and ethical obligations and will disclose any conflict of interest of which Agent is aware.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY; DOCUMENTS

Agent shall treat all information and documents provided by Client as confidential and shall not disclose such information except as necessary to perform authorized services, to comply with court orders, or as otherwise required by law. Client authorizes Agent to receive electronic and paper service and to retain copies of filings and correspondence on Client's behalf.

7. INDEMNIFICATION

Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Agent, its partners, agents and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to Agent's appearance and actions taken in good faith within the authority granted by this Form, except to the extent finally adjudicated to have resulted from Agent's gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Client acknowledges that Agent shall have no obligation to commence or continue litigation on behalf of Client beyond the limited scope of appearance in this Form absent a separate agreement.

8. NOTICES

All notices, invoices, and communications required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses below by hand, first-class mail, courier service, or electronic mail where agreed by the parties. Notice is effective upon receipt.

9. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE

This Form shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of State of Governing Law: without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Venue for any dispute arising from this Form shall lie in the appropriate state or federal courts located in the county identified by Client or as required by applicable rules.

10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Form constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the appointment and authority of Agent.

11. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Form is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect and the invalid provision shall be reformed to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

12. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

No amendment, modification or waiver of any provision of this Form shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. No waiver by any party of any breach shall constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent breach. This Form may be executed in counterparts and may be signed by electronic signature, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

13. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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