ENGAGEMENT LETTER - EMPLOYMENT (PLAINTIFF)

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[DATE]

[CLIENT NAME]
[CLIENT ADDRESS]

Re: Engagement for Employment Matter - [EMPLOYER NAME]
Dear [CLIENT NAME]:

Thank you for choosing [LAW FIRM NAME] (the "Firm"). This letter confirms our engagement and summarizes the scope and key terms of representation in your employment matter (the "Matter").

1. Scope of Representation

The Firm will represent you in connection with:
☐ Pre-suit investigation and demand
☐ EEOC or state agency charge
☐ Settlement negotiations
☐ Litigation in state or federal court (if authorized in writing)

Excluded unless agreed in writing: appeals, unemployment benefits proceedings, workers' compensation, and unrelated matters.

2. Fees and Costs

Your fees are governed by the attached Fee Agreement. You are responsible for costs such as filing fees, service of process, expert fees, deposition costs, and other reasonable expenses.

3. Client Responsibilities

You agree to provide complete and accurate information, respond promptly, and preserve evidence. You will not communicate directly with the employer's counsel without the Firm's knowledge.

4. No Guarantee

The Firm cannot guarantee any outcome.

5. Termination

You may terminate this engagement at any time. The Firm may withdraw as permitted by applicable rules. Fees and costs incurred through termination remain due.

6. File Retention

The Firm will retain your file for [NUMBER] years after the Matter concludes, then may destroy it consistent with applicable rules.

7. Dispute Resolution

Fee disputes may be subject to bar-sponsored arbitration or mediation. Any additional dispute resolution provisions are set forth in the Fee Agreement, if applicable.

8. Acknowledgment and Acceptance

Please sign below to confirm your agreement to this engagement letter and the attached Fee Agreement.

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Agreed and accepted:

______________________________ ______________________________
[CLIENT NAME] [ATTORNEY NAME], [LAW FIRM]
Date: ________________________ Date: ________________________
Enclosures: Fee Agreement; Required State Disclosures