Fee Agreement – Flat Fee (Employment - Plaintiff)

1. Parties and Matter

• Law Firm: [FIRM NAME], [ADDRESS].
• Client: [CLIENT NAME], [ADDRESS].
• Matter: Limited-scope employment services regarding [EMPLOYER NAME] and [DISCRIMINATION/RETALIATION/WAGE & HOUR/OTHER].

2. Scope of Flat Fee Services

The flat fee covers only the services listed below:
☐ Initial consultation and case assessment (up to [NUMBER] hours)
☐ Drafting and filing an administrative charge (EEOC/state agency)
☐ Demand letter and settlement package
☐ Negotiation with employer up to [NUMBER] communications
☐ Review of severance or settlement agreement
☐ Mediation preparation and attendance (one session)

Services not listed are excluded and require a separate agreement.

3. Flat Fee Amount and Payment Schedule

• Total flat fee: $[AMOUNT].
• Payment terms:
• $[DEPOSIT] due upon signing.
• $[BALANCE] due upon [MILESTONE].

Flat fee is: ☐ earned upon receipt ☐ deposited into trust and earned as milestones are completed.

4. Costs and Expenses

Client is responsible for third-party costs, including:
- Administrative filing fees (if any)
- Copying, postage, and courier charges
- Mediator or conference fees
- Expert or investigator fees (if authorized in writing)

5. No Litigation Included

This agreement does not include filing suit, discovery, or trial. If litigation becomes necessary, a separate written agreement will be required.

6. Client Responsibilities

Client agrees to provide complete information, respond promptly to requests, and preserve evidence. Client will inform the Firm of any direct contact from the employer or its counsel.

7. Termination

Client may terminate at any time. The Firm will refund any unearned portion of the flat fee, if applicable, minus the reasonable value of work performed and costs incurred, consistent with state rules.

8. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

Fee disputes will be submitted to any required bar fee dispute program prior to litigation. This Agreement is governed by the laws of [STATE], venue in [COUNTY], [STATE].

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