Common use of Employment of Attorneys Clause in Contracts

Employment of Attorneys. Upon the signing of this agreement, you, as the Client, employ this firm as your attorney to act on your behalf by investigating, negotiating, and if necessary, litigating your claim for damages as a result of a personal injury sustained by you or a minor for whom you are guardian or parent. You agree that in employing this firm, several of the firm personnel will be involved in the tasks of this case, and, as a result, more than one attorney may be involved in representing you. The Client acknowledges that the primary contact will be with the attorney and the paralegal assigned to your case. Both the attorney and the paralegal will work on client’s file. Client agrees to communicate and cooperate in providing information to both the attorney and the paralegal. It is critical to the professional relationship fashioned by this agreement that you be candid and forthright in discussing the details of your case with the attorney and the paralegal. All conversations between you and the professionals of this firm are strictly confidential and are privileged from compulsory disclosure. Client agrees to notify the firm immediately upon change of address or phone number.