AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT

Agreement, made this ____ day of August, 2009, between (Expert Firm)with offices at (Address) (hereinafter referred to as the Firm) and Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.with offices at (Address)(hereinafter referred to as Client or Counsel).

It is agreed as follows:

1.SERVICES

The Firm will provide consulting services to Counsel in the litigation matter of (identify case style or potential matter).The scope of the consulting services will depend on the extent and nature of the available information and upon the developments and needs that occur as work progresses. The Firm may also be called upon to provide expert witness services including preparation for and testimony at deposition and/or trial.

It is understood that an attorney-client and attorney work-product privilege exists between Counsel and (identify LSGMI clients) (hereinafter referred to as Counsel’s Client). In order to fully represent Counsel’s Client, while still preserving the attorney-client and attorney work-product privileges, it is agreed that the Firm will be working as an agent of Counsel. All materials, documents and information provided to or created by the Firm shall be deemed covered by the attorney-client and attorney work-product privileges.

2.TERM

This Agreement shall become effective immediately upon its execution, and shall continue in force and effect until such time as either party provides the other with notice of its intent to terminate the agreement.

3.CHARGES AND PAYMENT TERMS

Based upon the current understanding of the scope of this matter and the limited resources available to Counsel and Counsel’s Client the Firm has agreed to provide these services on a probono basis. In the event the scope of expected services changes significantly, the Firm will discuss the matter with counsel to determine a prudent course of action.

4.COOPERATION

In order for the Firm to work as efficiently as possible, it is understood that Counsel and /or Counsel’s Client will be expected to provide any necessary information and documentation in a timely and efficient manner.

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5.CONFIDENTIALITY

With respect to financial, statistical and personnel data or other information relating to Counsel’s Client’s matters which are confidential and which are submitted to or obtained by the Firm in order to carry out the Agreement, the Firm personnel understand that such information is confidential and deemed covered by the attorney-client and attorney work-product privileges.

The Firm may receive requests or subpoenas for information in its possession arising out of this engagement. The requests may come from governmental agencies, courts or other tribunals. If permitted, the Firm will attempt to notify Counsel of any request for information prior to responding. Counsel or Counsel’s Client may, prior to the Firm’s response to any request, initiate legal action to prevent or limit the Firm’s response. Nothing herein is intended to be a waiver of any privilege by Counsel or Counsel’s Client.

In the event a member of the Firm is requested to provide expert testimony in this matter, then certain information and documentation provided by Counsel and Counsel’s Client as well as the Firm’s working papers and analysis may be subject to discovery and may be produced if subpoenaed.

The Firm retains ownership of the working papers produced by it in connection with the performance of services under this agreement. Access to these working papers other than described above may only be granted to others upon mutual approval of Counsel and the Firm.

6.ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Parties to this Agreement agree that any dispute that may arise regarding the meaning, performance, or enforcement of this Agreement will, prior to resorting to litigation, be submitted to mediation upon the written request of any party to the agreement. The results of this mediation shall be binding only upon agreement of each party to be bound. Costs of any mediation proceedings shall be shared equally by the parties.

Except in the case of the Firm’s fraudulent behavior or willful conduct, Counsel agrees that the Firm shall have no liabilities to Counsel for any losses, claims, damages or liabilities arising out of or in connection with this Agreement for any amount in excess of the professional fees paid to the Firm by Counsel under this Agreement for professional engagement.

7.OTHER MATTERS

During the course of the engagement, it may be necessary for the Firm to prepare written reports that support its conclusions. These reports are to be used only in connection with the referenced litigation and may not be published or used in any other manner without the written consent of the Firm.

Awards or settlements in various litigation matters can often be structured to provide after-tax benefits to a litigant. Although the Firm is available to provide consultation regarding the potential tax implications in the matter at hand, Counsel acknowledges this engagement does not include any such consultation services.

If information comes to light during the course of this engagement that may create or cause a conflict of interest or relationship, the Firm will inform Counsel as soon as possible. If such information would make the Firm’s continued involvement in this engagement inappropriate, the Firm reserves the right to withdraw from this engagement.

This agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties and may not be varied or modified unless in writing and signed by the party to be charged with such change or modification. If any provision of this Agreement is judicially declared to be invalid or unenforceable then the remaining several provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement shall be governed and its terms construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida applicable to contracts to be performed in that State. The waiver by any party hereto of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach by any party. This Agreement supersedes all proposals, oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to the engagement subject matter. The executed agreement delivered by fax or other electronic means shall be deemed to be the execution and delivery of an original.

NAME OF FIRM
By:
Name
Date: / LEGAL SERVICES OF GREATER MIAMI, INC.
By:
Name of Retaining attorney
Date:

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