Limited Scope Retainer Agreement For Legal Services Received (Pro Bono Clinic)
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1SLS SAMPLE DOCUMENT 07/11/17
In this agreement, "Client" refers to the recipient of legal
services and "Lawyer" refers to the provider of those services.
Limited Scope Retainer Agreement
For Legal Services Received During [PRO BONO CLINIC]
This agreement is made between Client and Lawyer, both identified below, on today’s date:
1. Services Provided. The Lawyer will assist Client with
2. No Fees. Client understands that he/she will not be charged any fees for the services received
today.
3. Limited Scope of Representation. Client understands that once he/she leaves the clinic,
he/she is representing him/herself in the matter described above and will be responsible for
handling any further action that needs to be taken in the case. Lawyer and members of [LEGAL
SERVICES ORGANIZATION], including volunteer attorneys, staff and volunteers, have not
agreed to provide representation or assistance beyond today’s date or with any other legal
problem. Any additional assistance will require a new signed retainer agreement with [LEGAL
SERVICES ORGANIZATION] or seeking assistance with a different legal services organization
or attorney.
4. Client Cooperation. Client agrees to cooperate with Lawyer during today’s meeting and provide
Lawyer with all information and documents that Client has concerning the case. Client agrees to
provide only truthful information in responding to interview questions, filling out intake forms and
questionnaires, and otherwise.
5. Confidentiality. Client understands that any information provided to Lawyer today is confidential
to the full extent permitted by the law and required by the California Rules of Professional
Conduct.
Client understands that information provided at the clinic may be reviewed by and
shared with other members of
[LEGAL SERVICES
ORGANIZATION].
6. Client Records. Lawyer and Client understand that the [LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION]
can destroy documents provided by Client seven years after today’s date. Client has been given
a copy of this form to keep for his/her records.
7. Translation. (If non-English speaking) This agreement and all its provisions have been
translated to me.
Client Initials
Name and Signature of Translator
Client understands and fully agrees to all of the terms
and conditions of this agreement, including those
Lawyer confirms, accepts and agrees to all of the
relating to the limited scope of the Lawyer’s
terms and conditions of this agreement.
representation of Client.
Client:
Lawyer:
Signature
Signature
Print Name
Print Name
Date
Date
Note: This document does not reflect or constitute legal advice. This is a sample made available by the Organizations and
Transactions Clinic at Stanford Law School on the basis set out at nonprofitdocuments.law.stanford.edu. Your use of this document
does not create an attorney-client relationship with the Clinic or any of its lawyers or students.
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