Law Firm Contract Agreement
Law Firm Contract Agreement
This Law Firm Contract Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on [Effective Date] between [Your Company Name], located at [Your Company Address] (hereinafter referred to as the "Firm"), and [Second Party], located at [Second Party Address] (hereinafter referred to as the "Client").
1. Scope of Services
The Firm agrees to provide legal services to the Client related to estate planning, including drafting a last will and testament, establishing a trust, and providing legal advice on estate administration matters.
2. Fees and Payment Terms
The Client agrees to compensate the Firm for services rendered at the rates specified in the attached fee schedule. Payment is due within [00] days of receipt of an invoice. A retainer fee of $[00] is required, payable upon execution of this Agreement.
3. Responsibilities of the Firm
The Firm shall diligently and competently perform the agreed-upon legal services. The Firm shall keep the Client informed of case developments and promptly respond to inquiries from the Client.
4. Responsibilities of the Client
The Client agrees to provide the Firm with all necessary information and cooperation required to perform the legal services. The Client shall promptly notify the Firm of any changes in personal circumstances that may affect the representation.
5. Confidentiality
The Firm agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all information shared by the Client during the course of the representation. The Client understands that the attorney-client privilege applies to all communications made in connection with the legal services.
6. Termination
Either party may terminate this Agreement upon [00] days' written notice to the other party. In the event of termination, the Client shall be responsible for all fees and expenses incurred up to the date of termination.
7. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from this Agreement shall be resolved through mediation conducted in [State]. If mediation is unsuccessful, the parties agree to submit to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
8. Governing Law
This Agreement will be subject to interpretation and governance as per the laws of the [State]. This will be the case regardless of any principles of conflict of laws that may exist within the [State]. The [State's] laws will dictate the terms, conditions, and considerations of this Agreement.
9. Miscellaneous Provisions
In the event that any modifications or alterations are to be made to this Agreement, it is required that such changes be documented in writing. Furthermore, all such changes must be formally approved and validated by both parties involved, requiring their signatures on the applicable documents.
10. Signatures
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
[Your Name]
[Date]
[Second Party Representative's Name]
[Date]
