Litigation Contingency Agreement

LITIGATION CONTINGENCY AGREEMENT

This Litigation Contingency Agreement ("Agreement") is made effective as of between Client Name: with primary address ("Client"), and Counsel Name: of Firm: with business address ("Counsel").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Client has retained Counsel to provide legal representation in the matter identified as Case Name: , pending in , Case No. ;

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Counsel on a contingency-fee basis under the terms set forth herein, and Counsel is willing to accept such engagement subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

WHEREAS, the parties intend that Counsel's compensation be contingent upon the successful recovery of monies or other benefits on behalf of Client.

NOW, THEREFORE

In consideration of the mutual covenants set forth below, the parties agree as follows:

1. ENGAGEMENT AND SCOPE

1.1 Engagement. Client hereby retains Counsel to prosecute and/or defend the case identified above and to take such actions as Counsel deems reasonably necessary to pursue Client's claims or defenses through trial, appeal, or settlement, subject to the terms of this Agreement.

1.2 Scope Limitations. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Counsel's representation under this Agreement is limited to the litigation and pre-litigation activities reasonably related to the identified matter. Counsel is not retained for unrelated matters, collection efforts after judgment, tax advice regarding recovery, or post-judgment enforcement except by separate agreement.

2. CONTINGENCY FEE

2.1 Fee Percentage. Client agrees to pay Counsel a contingency fee equal to of the gross monetary recovery obtained by judgment, settlement, or otherwise (the "Fee"). Gross monetary recovery shall include any amounts paid for damages, settlement proceeds, and any cash equivalent of non-monetary relief.

2.2 Allocation. The Fee shall be calculated before reduction for costs and expenses unless the parties specify otherwise in writing. In the event Counsel secures recovery by settlement in which portions are allocated to non-monetary relief, Counsel and Client shall negotiate a reasonable allocation consistent with counsel's ethical obligations.

3. COSTS AND EXPENSES

3.1 Responsibility. Client shall be responsible for all reasonable litigation costs and expenses incurred in connection with the representation, including but not limited to filing fees, service of process, expert fees, deposition costs, travel, copying, and court reporter charges ("Costs"). Counsel may advance Costs on Client's behalf; advanced Costs are reimbursable from any recovery.

4. SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY

4.1 Client Approval Required. Counsel shall not settle, discontinue, or dismiss the action without Client's informed consent for any settlement that includes monetary relief exceeding . For settlements below that amount Counsel shall notify Client and receive express authorization prior to concluding the settlement.

4.2 Allocation of Recovery. Counsel shall provide Client a written statement of proposed allocation of any settlement proceeds among attorneys' fees, costs, and amounts payable to Client before disbursement.

5. WITHDRAWAL AND TERMINATION

5.1 Withdrawal for Cause. Counsel may withdraw from representation for good cause as permitted by applicable rules of professional conduct, including Client's material breach of this Agreement, failure to cooperate, or if Counsel reasonably concludes continued representation would violate an ethical rule.

5.2 Effect of Termination. If Counsel withdraws or is discharged for reasons other than Counsel's material breach, Counsel shall be entitled to compensation for work performed on a quantum meruit basis and reimbursement of advanced Costs from any subsequent recovery or as otherwise ordered by a court.

6. ACCOUNTING; DISBURSEMENT

6.1 Accounting. Upon conclusion of the matter or upon request, Counsel shall provide Client a written statement describing gross recovery, deduction of Costs, the Fee calculation, and the net amount payable to Client.

6.2 Priority Disbursement. Disbursement of recoveries shall follow this order: payment of liens and statutory obligations, reimbursement of advanced Costs, payment of the Fee, and payment of the remainder to Client, unless otherwise ordered by a court or agreed in writing.

7. CONFLICTS; CONFIDENTIALITY

7.1 Conflicts. Counsel represents that, to the best of Counsel's knowledge, no conflict of interest exists that would preclude Counsel from representing Client in this matter. Counsel will promptly disclose any conflict that arises.

7.2 Confidentiality. Counsel shall maintain the confidentiality of Client communications as required by law and professional standards. Client authorizes Counsel to disclose confidential information to third parties when necessary to prosecute the claim, subject to Client's prior approval where feasible.

8. NOTICES

Any notice or communication required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses below. Notices are effective upon personal delivery, three days after deposit in the United States mail, return receipt requested, or upon confirmed electronic transmission when sent to the addresses provided.

9. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

9.1 Amendments. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties.

9.2 Waiver. No waiver of any breach shall be effective unless in writing signed by the waiving party. A waiver of one breach shall not constitute a waiver of any other breach.

9.3 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. Signatures transmitted by electronic means shall have the same force and effect as original signatures.

10. GOVERNING LAW; SEVERABILITY; ENTIRE AGREEMENT

10.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of without regard to conflict of laws principles.

10.2 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and the offending provision shall be reformed to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.

10.3 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, and representations, whether written or oral.

11. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

11.1 Client Cooperation. Client agrees to cooperate fully with Counsel, to provide all information and documents relevant to the matter, and to attend proceedings as reasonably required.

11.2 Lien Acknowledgment. Client acknowledges that Counsel may assert a charging lien or retain a possessory lien for fees and costs against any judgment or settlement proceeds to the extent permitted by applicable law.

By signing below, the parties acknowledge that they have read and understood this Agreement, that they are authorized to enter into it, and that they accept its terms.

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