Independent Legal Counsel. Executive is advised and encouraged to consult with an attorney before signing this Agreement. Executive acknowledges that, if he desired to consult an attorney, he had an adequate opportunity to do so.

Executive acknowledges that Company has advised him in writing to consult with an attorney of his choice before signing this Agreement, and Executive has been given the opportunity to consult with an attorney of his choice before signing this Agreement.

Represented by Counsel. Executive acknowledges that Executive has been advised, and has been provided with the right and opportunity, to consult with an attorney concerning the legal effect of this Agreement and Executive’s and the Company’s rights and obligations hereunder, and that Executive enters into this Agreement voluntarily.

Executive is hereby advised, and Executive acknowledges that he has been so advised, to consult with an attorney of Executive’s choice before signing this Agreement. Executive acknowledges that he is signing this Agreement (even if done before the expiration of twenty-one (21) days) after having the opportunity to consult with an attorney and to consider the terms of the Agreement for at least twenty-one (21) days; that Executive has carefully read this Agreement in its entirety; that Executive has had an adequate opportunity to consider it; that Executive understands its terms; that Executive voluntarily assents to all the terms and conditions contained herein; that Executive is signing it voluntarily and of Executive’s own free will, and that Executive is not suffering from any disability or condition that would render Executive unable to enter into this Agreement.

Executive acknowledges that Executive has been advised to consult with an attorney before signing this Release Agreement.

Independent Counsel. The Executive acknowledges that Executive has been represented (or has had the opportunity to be represented) in the signing of this Agreement and in the making of its terms by independent legal counsel, selected of the Executive’s own free will, and that the Executive has had the opportunity to discuss this Agreement with counsel. Executive further acknowledges that Executive has read and understands the meaning and ramifications of this Agreement and as evidence of this fact signs this Agreement below. The Executive further acknowledges that the Company has not made any representations or given any advice with respect to the tax or other consequences of this Agreement, or any transactions contemplated by this Agreement to Executive and that the Executive has been advised of the importance of seeking independent counsel with respect to such consequences. By executing this Agreement, the Executive represents that the Executive has, after being advised of the potential conflicts between Executive and the Company with respect to the future consequences of this Agreement, either consulted independent legal counsel or elected, notwithstanding the advisability of seeking such independent legal counsel, not to consult with such independent legal counsel.

Consultation with Counsel. Executive acknowledges that, prior to assenting to the terms of this Agreement, he has been given a reasonable time to review it and was advised to consult with counsel of Executive’s choice regarding its contents.

Consultation with Counsel. Executive acknowledges that, prior to assenting to the terms of this Agreement, he has been given a reasonable time to review it and was advised to and has consulted with counsel of Executive's choice regarding its contents.

Executive acknowledges that he has read each and every section of this Agreement and that he understands his rights and obligations under this Agreement. Executive acknowledges that the Company has advised him in writing to consult with an attorney of his choice before signing this Agreement, and that Executive has been given the opportunity to consult with an attorney of his choice before signing this Agreement.