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Engagement Letter

Letter--Engagement

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Law firm engagement letter with straight hourly rate and flat fee billing options.

Created: Sep 10, 2024 by AllDrafts staff  •  Updated: May 2, 2025 by AllDrafts staff

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This customizable lawyer engagement letter template outlines key aspects of the attorney-client relationship, ensuring clarity and legal protection for both parties. It covers essential topics such as:

  1. Scope of Representation: Defines the specific legal matter and limits the engagement to the identified issue.
  2. Conditions of Representation: Details the steps required to formalize the attorney-client relationship.
  3. Attorney Fees and Costs: Explains fee structures, including hourly rates, flat fees, and third-party costs.
  4. Confidentiality: Ensures client information is protected under professional conduct rules.
  5. Termination of Representation: Outlines the process for withdrawing or terminating legal services.
  6. No Guarantees: Clarifies that the Firm does not guarantee outcomes.

Ideal for law firms, this template provides a clear and professional foundation for attorney-client engagements.

This is not legal advice, and is not intended for use by consumers. This template is offered to licensed AllDrafts users as a resource for lawyers who are responsible for adapting this draft to their client's specific needs and circumstances and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

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