Attorney-Client Fee Agreement Template (Page 5 of 6) in pdf

By signing this fee agreement Client agrees to waive his/her attorney-client privilege of

confidentiality, and work-product privilege, to the extent such waiver may be required

under bankruptcy law and waived by the bankruptcy trustee and or court, or other

applicable law. Subject to the below paragraph, attorney shall be free to inform a

bankruptcy trustee or Bankruptcy Court of any fraudulent, unethical, or inappropriate

conduct by Client following date of execution of this agreement.

It is understood, however, that no information or communication between client and Law

Firm that may bear on any criminal proceeding existing as of the date of this agreement

shall be provided to any third person without client’s written consent; By signing this

agreement Client does not waive his privilege against self-incrimination under the Fifth

Amendment of the United States Constitution.

13. CLIENT ACCESS TO FILE

During the period that Attorney is representing Client or otherwise providing legal services

in connection with the matter described herein, it is agreed Attorney shall have sole control

over access to documents contained in files or binders. In the event Client wishes to review

the file, such review shall be done in the presence and with the assistance of Attorney or

staff. Client may remove documents from the file or binder only at the sole discretion of

Attorney. Subject to the above Attorney agrees to not unreasonably withhold Client’s access

to the files or binders or provide copies.

14. WITHDRAWAL FROM REPRESENTATION

Attorney may withdraw from this matter with the Client’s consent, or for good cause.

Good cause may include; Client’s failure to pay fees within the time provided by this

agreement; Client’s failure to pay any additional advance retainer fee as request by

Attorney; Client’s refusal to cooperate with attorney or his staff; Client’s failure or refusal to

follow Attorney’s advice; Client verbal abuse of Attorney or staff in person, or by phone, or

other rude, hostile or other inappropriate demeanor or communication to Attorney or staff;

Any other fact, request or conduct that would render Attorney’s continuing representation

unfeasible, futile, unlawful or unethical. Upon withdrawal with client’s consent or for cause,

all unpaid balances due for fees and costs shall be immediately payable.

15. CONCLUSION OF SERVICES

When Law Firm’s services conclude all unpaid balances due for fees and costs shall be

immediately payable. After services conclude, Law Firm will, upon Client’s request, deliver

Client’s file to client, along with any Client funds or property in Attorney’s possession not

subject to assessment for fees or costs.

If not turned over to the possession of Client, the file or binders shall be kept in storage at

the expense of Law Firm for a period of 5 years. If turnover of the files or binders is not

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