Legal Services Agreement
This Legal Services Contract (this "Agreement"), is entered into by and between Lawyers Partners and Associates, PLLC (hereinafter referred to as the "Firm"), and {name} (hereinafter referred to as "Client")';
WHEREAS, Client is in need of services of a Legal Professional;
WHEREAS, the Firm provides legal assistance to persons in need of legal services;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, Client and the Firm hereby agree as follows;
Scope of Agreement:
This Agreement shall provide the Firm representation for the Client in the plea and trial of the case only as specified to the matter in the form until the resolution of the case unless otherwise, Client decides to terminate this agreement by which client shall notify the Firm promptly.
Fees:
The Fees shall be as follows:
- Acceptance fee for the case: $10,000
- Appearance Representation Fee: $2,000/appearance
- Consultation: $500/hour
- Affidavit Preparation: $100/page
Fees not Covered:
The Client understands that court and other legal fees, fines, and other document costs such as photocopying, notarization of documents, among others.
Electronic Communication:
The Client shall accept the electronic mail method of communication. Correspondence shall be sent to the Client's email address at: {email}.
Client Responsibility to Court Schedules
The Client acknowledges that he/she shall take note and take responsibility in the scheduled court proceedings; he/she may get in touch with the Firm to obtain the court dates, the court's website, or by calling the clerk of court in the county where the case is filed.
The Client shall be responsible for appearing on every scheduled appearance unless the Firm informs Client that his/her appearance is not needed on the scheduled proceeding.
The Client understands and acknowledges that his/her failure to appear may come a fine that may be imposed by the court and by which, the Firm shall not be responsible or shoulder the costs.
No Promises
The Client understands and acknowledges that the Firm does not guarantee a decision or outcome that favors the Client for his/her case. The Client understands that any misrepresentation, improper, erroneous, or undisclosed information may result in an erroneous legal opinion by the Firm.
Modifications
The Client agrees that the Firm may modify this agreement at any time during the efficacy of this Agreement through a written instrument and signed by both parties.
Effectivity of Agreement
The Parties understand that this Agreement shall not be effective and binding against the Firm until both parties affix their signatures below.
Termination
Either Party may terminate this Agreement at any time, without adverse effect to the interest of the Client.
Separability Clause
In case any of the provisions of this Agreement is deemed invalid, unconscionable, unenforceable, or improper by any court or authority, such clause shall be deemed removed and the rest of the remaining provisions shall remain valid and enforceable.
The Parties have set their hands and make this Agreement effective on the date specified: