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This letter will confirm the terms of our representation. Our work will begin upon receipt of a signed copy of this letter.  \n[Name of firm] will provide legal services to [Client name], and the scope of services we will render, the manner of calculating, billing and collecting legal fees, and other aspects of the proposed representation are mutually agreed to be as follows:  \nServices to be Provided:  \nThe firm has been engaged to provide the following services: [list services to be provided] .  \nThe members of the firm who will be working on your matter are [names of attorneysand paralegals working on the matter] . Please feel free to contact any of us for assistance.  \nExcluded Services  \nThe firm has not been engaged to provide the following services: [list services that are outside the scope of the representation] .  \nFees and Expenses  \nFees:  \n[Option 1] The fee arrangement, as agreed, will be based on [an hourly rate].  \n[If an hourly rate] Our hourly rates range from $  to $  depending on the experience level of the attorney or paralegal.  \nor  \nOur partners’ rates range from $  to $  ; associates’ rates range from $  to $  ; and our paralegals’ rates range from $  to $  , depending on the experience level of the attorney or paralegal.  \n[Option 2] The fee arrangement, as agreed, will be based on a fixed fee in the amount of $  ] .  \n[Option 3] The fee arrangement, as agreed, will be based on a contingency fee as follows:  \n  % of the gross amount recovered in a settlement before we have instituted a lawsuit,  \n_____% of the gross amount recovered in a settlement after we have instituted a lawsuit,  \n_____% of the gross amount recovered after trail has begun,  \n_____% of the gross amount recovered if any judgment is appealed, either on your behalf or by an adverse party, or if garnishment or any proceeding after judgment is necessary to collect the judgment or any portion of it, and  \n  % of the gross amount recovered if the matter is the subject of a retrial as ordered by a trial or appellate court.  \n[Option 4] The fee agreement, as agreed, will be based upon a contingency fee as follows:  \n  % on the first   of any and all sums recovered by way of any settlement in or out of court.  \n  % on the next   of any and all sums recovered by way of any settlement in or out of court.  \n  % on the next   of any and all sums recovered by way of any settlement in or out of court.  \n  % of any and sums in excess of   recovered by way of any settlement in or out of court.  \n[If appropriate, indicate whether a retainer is required and the amount of the retainer required. If the retainer is to be a non-refundable retainer, state which of the basis for the nonrefundability permitted by Formal Ethics Opinion 128(a) applies in their case.]  \nExpenses:  \nWe may incur various expenses in providing services. You agree to pay all such expenses and to reimburse us for all out-of-pocket expenses that we pay on your behalf. Whenever possible, we will forward bills for any expenses incurred on your behalf directly to you and you agree to make prompt payment directly to the originator of these bills. Expenses that may be incurred include, but are not necessarily limited to, [list types of client disbursements] .  \n[If a contingency fee matter] We agree that if no recovery is obtained, you will owe nothing for legal fees. Even if no recovery is obtained, however, you are responsible for payment of the expenses and charges for other services described above. Expenses incurred on your behalf and that have not been reimbursed prior to recovery will be deducted from the recovery [before or after] the contingency fee is calculated.  \nStatements:  \nThe firm bills on a monthly basis for fees and expenses due. Payment is due ","cbCaitK2Zs9S43cq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitK2Zs9S43cq","pdf",81065,"English","# Engagement Letter Basics\n## Services to Be Provided\n## Excluded Services\n## Fees and Expenses\n## Statements and Payment\n## Client Cooperation\n## Timetable\n## Documentation\n## Client Right to Terminate Representation","[{\"question\":\"What does the engagement letter confirm for a new client?\",\"answer\":\"It confirms the terms under which the firm will represent the client and the conditions for starting work. 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