Attorney Client Agreement
Define the terms of a legal engagement.
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Engagement
The legal matter to be handled and scope of representation.
This template also covers:
- Fee Structure
- Client Responsibilities
- Confidentiality
- Dispute Resolution
- Termination
What is a Attorney Client Agreement?
An attorney client agreement defines the legal services, fees, and obligations between attorney and client.
An attorney client agreement is a document that outlines the terms of a legal engagement, covering services, fees, obligations, confidentiality, and termination conditions.
- Used for legal engagements
- Typically 3-6 pages
- Legally binding when signed
- Includes fee structures
- Covers ethical obligations
What's Inside This Template
6 structured sections, ready to fill in for your project.
Engagement
The legal matter to be handled and scope of representation.
Fee Structure
Hourly rates, retainer, contingency, or flat fee arrangements.
Client Responsibilities
What the client must provide and do.
Confidentiality
Attorney-client privilege and confidentiality obligations.
Dispute Resolution
How disputes will be handled.
Termination
How the engagement can be ended.
Without a Template vs. With This One
| Aspect | Without a Template | With This Template |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Unclear fee arrangement | Defined fee structure and payment terms |
| Scope | Vague representation scope | Clear scope of legal services |
| Confidentiality | No confidentiality agreement | Attorney-client privilege documented |
Who This Template Is For
Built for the people who actually write and send scope of work documents, here's why it fits each of them.
Creative Agencies
- Standardize legal agreements
- Define fee structures
- Protect the business
Freelance Designers
- Engage legal counsel
- Define scope clearly
- Set fee expectations
Project Managers
- Manage legal aspects
- Define deliverables
- Track obligations
Startup Founders
- Engage attorneys
- Budget legal costs
- Define scope
Marketing Teams
- Define legal scope
- Set expectations
- Manage budgets
Product Teams
- Define legal requirements
- Set timelines
- Manage legal aspects
How to Use This Template
Fill in party details
Add attorney and client names, matter description.
Define fees and scope
Set fee structure and scope of representation.
Set confidentiality terms
Define attorney-client privilege and obligations.
Send for signature
Save to Taskip for e-signature.
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FAQs: Attorney Client Agreement
What is an attorney client agreement?
An attorney client agreement is a binding document defining the terms of legal representation: services, fees, obligations, and termination conditions.
What should an attorney client agreement include?
At minimum: engagement scope, fee structure, client responsibilities, confidentiality, dispute resolution, and termination conditions.
Is this attorney agreement free?
Yes, free to download and customize. Save to Taskip for e-signature.
What fee structures are supported?
The template supports hourly, retainer, contingency, and flat fee arrangements.
How do I handle conflicts of interest?
Add a conflicts of interest clause addressing how potential conflicts are identified and resolved.
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