Litigation Support Engagement
Standard terms, published so counsel can review before
engaging. Executed per matter; questions welcome before signing.
This letter confirms the engagement of AffidavitCheck
("Analyst") by ("Counsel"), attorney of
record in (the "Matter").
- Scope. Analyst will review the financial affidavit(s) and
financial records Counsel provides and deliver a written reconciliation and
findings report with exhibit citations and Bates-referenced schedules (the
"Report"). Scope covers the documents listed in Schedule A; additional
documents extend scope only by written agreement.
- Role. Analyst acts solely as litigation support at Counsel's
direction and as a non-testifying consultant. Analyst does not
provide legal advice, accounting attestation, or audit services under
professional auditing standards, and will not be identified as a testifying
expert. Work product is prepared for Counsel and, to the extent the law
allows, is intended to fall within Counsel's work-product protections.
- Fee. Flat fee of $, due 50% on
engagement and 50% on delivery. Follow-up analysis beyond the Report at
$95/hour on Counsel's written instruction. Fees are for analysis; no fee or
outcome is contingent on the result of the Matter.
- Delivery. Within one (1) business day of receipt of the
complete Schedule A documents (seventy-two hours if the rush fee
applies).
- Confidentiality & data handling. All materials are held on
encrypted storage, used only for the Matter, disclosed to no one, and
destroyed or returned within 14 days of Counsel's written instruction at
matter close. Analyst will not contact any party, witness, or opposing
counsel.
- Conflicts. Counsel provides party names for a conflict check
before documents are transmitted; Analyst maintains a conflict register and
declines adverse engagements.
- Limitations. The Report's conclusions are limited to the
documents provided and may change with additional records. Analyst makes no
representation that the Report is admissible; use of the Report in the
Matter is Counsel's decision and responsibility.
- Limitation of liability. The Report is provided for Counsel's professional evaluation and use. Analyst's aggregate liability arising from this engagement is limited to the fees paid for the Matter; indirect and consequential damages are excluded.
- Governing law. Florida.
Schedule A — documents in scope: financial affidavit dated
; accounts and statement ranges:
Counsel · Date
Signature
AffidavitCheck · Date
Signature