Agreement establishing the attorney-client relationship, scope of representation, fee structure, and billing terms. Two signers (attorney and client).
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The Attorney Fee and Engagement Agreement is a ready-to-use professional services template you can send for signature in minutes. It is written for 2 signers (attorney and client) and, by default, expires 30 days after it is sent if left unsigned. It covers two signers, agreement. Like every Abundera Sign template it is a convenience draft structured for ESIGN Act and UETA compliance, not a substitute for legal advice. Each signed copy is sealed with PAdES-LTA digital signatures, dual RFC 3161 timestamps, and a tamper-evident evidence package in WORM storage.
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# Attorney Fee and Engagement Agreement **Effective Date:** ___________ This Attorney Fee and Engagement Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between: **Attorney/Firm:** ___________ ("Attorney") **Bar Number:** ___________ **Firm Name:** ___________ **Client:** ___________ ("Client") ## 1. Scope of Representation The Attorney agrees to represent the Client in the following matter: ___________ **Practice Area:** ___________ **Case/Matter Reference:** ___________ This engagement is limited to the matter described above. Representation in related or additional matters requires a separate agreement. ## 2. Attorney's Duties The Attorney shall: (a) provide competent and diligent representation; (b) keep the Client reasonably informed about the status of the matter; (c) promptly respond to reasonable requests for information; (d) abide by the Client's decisions concerning the objectives of representation; and (e) maintain client confidences in accordance with the applicable Rules of Professional Conduct. ## 3. Client's Duties The Client shall: (a) provide truthful and complete information relevant to the matter; (b) cooperate with the Attorney and respond promptly to requests for information or documents; (c) keep the Attorney informed of any changes in contact information; (d) appear at scheduled meetings, hearings, and depositions as required; and (e) pay fees and costs in accordance with this Agreement. ## 4. Fee Structure **Fee Type:** ___________ ### Hourly Rate (if applicable)