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SAMPLE ENGAGEMENT LETTERS

Sample Engagement Letters No. One

[Date]

[New Client]

RE:

Employment of ___________________ by _____________________

Dear _________________:

Thank you for selecting _________________________ to represent you with respect to

____________________________________________. This letter will confirm our recent discussion

regarding the scope and terms of this engagement.

Our firm has agreed to represent you in this lawsuit. I personally will supervise the case. However, it is

anticipated that other lawyers and legal assistants in the firm also will work on the case.

[Give some detail of the anticipated services, and discuss any limitation on the scope of the

representation.]

[Straight hourly option] You have agreed to pay for our services based on the time we spend working

on the case. My current hourly rate is $______ per hour. The rates of our associates currently range

between $_______ and $_______ per hour. Legal assistants, who will be utilized where appropriate to

avoid unnecessary attorney fees, currently are charged at $_______. These rates are subject to change

once a year, usually in December. Generally you will be billed for all time spent on your matter, including

telephone calls.

[Value added billing option] You have agreed to pay for our services based on the time we spend

working on the case, with allowance for reduction or increase in fees under certain circumstances. My

current hourly rate is $_______ per hour. The rates of our associates currently range between $_______

and $_______ per hour. Legal assistants, who will be utilized where appropriate to avoid unnecessary

attorney fees, currently are charged at $______. These rates are subject to change once a year, usually in

December. On occasion, time may be written off before a statement is sent because we feel there has been

some degree of inefficiency in the work, or for other reasons. On the other hand, fees may be raised above

hourly rate levels, based on the complexity of the matter, superior results, or other factors. If applied, we

will discuss any such increases with you, and believe you will find them appropriate.

Sample Engagement Letter Template