1. I hereby retain the firm of ___________________ to represent me in connection with the _____________________________ problems involving
   
   _______________________________.
   
2. I understand that it is impossible for you to guarantee the outcome of the case and that you are not doing so in connection with this matter. However, it is
   
   understood and agreed that you will use your best legal efforts on ____________________(my/our/his/her) behalf.
   
3. I understand that I am also responsible for costs which will include filing fees, process service, transcripts of minutes of hearings and depositions, long distance
   
   telephone calls, photocopying, etc. I further understand that it may be necessary to engage the services of experts and that I will be responsible for any costs
   
   incurred for such services.
   
4. It is understood and agreed that my responsibility for payment of fees and costs shall be limited to the above. In consideration thereof, I agree not to waive or
   
   otherwise impair your ability to pursue recovery of the total fees and costs incurred in connection herein from a defendant on the basis of my being a prevailing
   
   party. However, I further understand that if I should decide to waive or otherwise impair the ability to pursue recovery of fees and costs from a defendant,
   
   including doing so as part of a settlement, I shall be personally responsible for the full payment of all fees and costs incurred in connection herein and not
   
   limited to the fees and costs set forth above.

I have signed and received a copy of this retainer agreement this ____________ day of _____________________, 20________.

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