Free Law Firm Amendment Contract Template
Law Firm Amendment Contract
This Amendment Contract ("Amendment") is made effective as of [Date], by and between [Your Company Name], a professional legal partnership (hereinafter referred to as "the Firm"), and [Client Name], a corporation with its principal place of business at [Client Address] (hereinafter referred to as "Client").
WHEREAS, the Firm and the Client entered into a Service Agreement dated [Original Agreement Date] (hereinafter referred to as "Original Agreement"), under which the Firm has been providing legal consultation and representation services;
WHEREAS, the parties wish to amend the Original Agreement to modify the scope of services, adjust the compensation, and extend the term of the agreement pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, and intending to be legally bound, the parties agree to amend the Original Agreement as specified in this Amendment.
I. Amendment Clauses
A. Scope of Services: The scope of legal services provided by the Firm as outlined in Section 3 of the Original Agreement is hereby amended to include cybersecurity and data protection compliance. The Firm shall provide monthly cybersecurity audits and bi-annual training sessions for Client’s employees on data protection best practices.
B. Compensation: Compensation as described in Section 5 of the Original Agreement shall be amended as follows: The Firm will receive an increased fee of $10,000 per month for the additional services provided under this Amendment. This fee is payable on the first business day of each month, commencing [Date].
C. Term of Agreement: The term of the Original Agreement, as specified in Section 12, is hereby extended by two additional years, with the new expiration date being [Date].
D. Reporting and Communication: The requirement for quarterly reporting by the Firm to the Client, as stipulated in Section 7 of the Original Agreement, shall be increased to bi-monthly reporting. Each report shall include updates on ongoing cases, summaries of the monthly cybersecurity audits, and progress reports on compliance training sessions.
II. Legal and Regulatory Compliance
A. Compliance with Law: The Firm shall ensure that all services provided under the Original Agreement, as amended, comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This includes adhering to the latest standards and regulations concerning data protection and privacy laws.
B. Professional Standards: The Firm commits to maintaining the highest professional standards in the delivery of all services. This commitment includes adherence to the ethical standards and practices prescribed by the state bar association and relevant professional bodies.
C. Amendment Compliance: This Amendment has been executed in compliance with all necessary legal requirements and with the authority granted by the management of both the Firm and the Client. Both parties affirm that this Amendment does not conflict with any other obligations or agreements either party is bound by.
III. Effects on the Original Contract
Except as explicitly amended herein, all terms and conditions of the Original Agreement remain unchanged and in full force and effect. The parties hereby reaffirm their commitment to all terms and conditions of the Original Agreement not amended by this document.
IV. Dispute Resolution
A. Modification of Dispute Resolution Process: The dispute resolution process described in Section 15 of the Original Agreement is hereby modified. Any disputes arising from or related to the terms of the Original Agreement, as amended, shall first be attempted to be resolved through mediation facilitated by a mediator mutually agreed upon by both parties. If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
B. Location of Dispute Resolution: The location for any mediation or arbitration shall be the [City, State], unless otherwise agreed by both parties.
V. Miscellaneous Provisions
A. Severability: If any part of this Amendment is found to be invalid or unenforceable, such part will be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability without affecting the remaining parts of this Amendment or the Original Agreement.
B. Entire Agreement: This Amendment, along with the Original Agreement, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral.
C. Notice: All notices under this Amendment must be given in writing and shall be deemed effectively given upon personal delivery or three days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the respective addresses last given by each party to the other - provided that email notifications shall be acceptable as a form of notice under this Amendment.
Signatures
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment as of the date first above written.
Law Firm
[Name]
[Date]
Client
[Name]
[Date]
