Common use of Statement of Client’s Understanding Clause in Contracts

Statement of Client’s Understanding. I have carefully read this Agreement and believe that I understand all of its provisions. I signify my agreement with the following statements by initialing each one: I have accurately described the nature of my case in Paragraph 2. I will remain in control of my case and assume responsibility for my case as described in Paragraph 3. The services that I want Attorney to perform in my case are identified by check marks in Paragraph 4. I take responsibility for all other aspects of my case. I accept the limitations on Attorney's responsibilities identified in Paragraph 5 and understand that if I make mistakes in handling my own case, I have granted the Attorney immunity from being sued for professional malpractice. This means that I cannot xxx and/or recover from the Attorney regardless of the damage I might suffer. I shall pay Attorney for services rendered as described in Paragraph 6. I will resolve any disputes I have with Attorney under this Agreement in the manner described in Paragraph 7. I understand that any amendments to this Agreement shall be in writing, as described in Paragraph 8. I acknowledge that I have been advised by Attorney thatI have the right to consult another independent Attorney to review this Agreement and to advise me on my rights as a Client before I sign this Agreement. Client name/date

Statement of Client’s Understanding. I have carefully read this Agreement and believe that I understand all of its provisions. I signify my agreement with the following statements by initialing each one: I have accurately described the nature of my case in Paragraph 2. ; I will remain in control of my case and assume responsibility for my case as described in Paragraph 3. ; The services that I want Attorney to perform in my case are identified by check marks in Paragraph 4. I take responsibility for all other aspects of my case. ; I accept the limitations on Attorney's ’s responsibilities identified in Paragraph 5 and understand that if I make mistakes in handling my own case, I have granted the Attorney immunity from being sued for professional malpractice. This means that I cannot xxx sue and/or recover from the Attorney regardless of the damage I might suffer. ; I shall pay Attorney for services rendered as described in Paragraph 6. ; ~ I will resolve any disputes I have with Attorney under this Agreement in the manner described |described in Paragraph 7. ; I understand that any amendments to this Agreement shall be in writing, as described in Paragraph 8. ; I acknowledge that I have been advised by Attorney thatI that I have the right to consult another independent Attorney to review this Agreement and to advise Advise me on my rights as a Client before I sign this Agreement. Client name/dateDated: Signed: CLIENT

Statement of Client’s Understanding. I have carefully read this Agreement and believe that I understand all of its provisions. I signify my agreement with the following statements by initialing each one: I have accurately described the nature of my case in Paragraph 2. ; I will remain in control of my case and assume responsibility for my case as described in Paragraph 3. ; The services that I want Attorney to perform in my case are identified by check marks in Paragraph 4. I take responsibility for all other aspects of my case. ; I accept the limitations on Attorney's ’s responsibilities identified in Paragraph 5 and understand that if I make mistakes in handling my own case, I have granted the Attorney immunity from being sued for professional malpractice. This means that I cannot xxx and/or recover from the Attorney regardless of the damage I might suffer. ; I shall pay Attorney for services rendered as described in Paragraph 6. ; ~ I will resolve any disputes I have with Attorney under this Agreement in the manner described |described in Paragraph 7. ; I understand that any amendments to this Agreement shall be in writing, as described in Paragraph 8. ; I acknowledge that I have been advised by Attorney thatI that I have the right to consult another independent Attorney to review this Agreement and to advise Advise me on my rights as a Client before I sign this Agreement. Client name/dateDated: Signed: CLIENT

Statement of Client’s Understanding. I have carefully read this Agreement and believe that I understand all of its provisions. I signify my agreement with the following statements by initialing each one: I have accurately described the nature of my case in Paragraph 2. I will remain in control of my case and assume responsibility for my case as described in Paragraph 3. The services that I want the Attorney to perform in my case are identified by check marks in Paragraph 4. I take responsibility for all other aspects of my case. RISK MANAGEMENT HANDOUTS OF LAW YERS MUTUAL I accept the limitations on the Attorney's ’s responsibilities identified in Paragraph 5 and understand that if I make mistakes in handling my own case, I have granted the Attorney immunity from being sued for professional malpractice. This means that I cannot xxx and/or recover from the Attorney regardless of the damage I might suffer5. I shall pay the Attorney for services rendered as described in Paragraph 6. I will resolve any disputes I have with the Attorney under this Agreement in the manner described in Paragraph 7. I understand that any amendments to this Agreement shall be in writing, as described in Paragraph 8. I acknowledge that I have been advised by the Attorney thatI that I have the right to consult another independent Attorney to review this Agreement and to advise me on my rights as a Client before I sign this Agreement. Client name/dateAttorney Date * This model agreement is derived from an agreement in Lawyer’s Guide to Being a Client Coach (1994), published by the California State Bar Committee on Delivery of Legal Services for Middle Income Persons.