Attorney Engagement Letter and Fee Agreement
(Flat Fee Arrangement) (AL)

Summary

This template is an engagement letter and fee agreement that can be used to formalize an attorney-client relationship for a civil litigation matter in Alabama state court on a flat fee basis. A flat fee means charging for a predefined service at a fixed rate. This template includes practical guidance, drafting notes, and an optional clause. Flat fee arrangements can be useful in small or repetitive cases such as small claims or subrogation matters. This template is customized for a corporate client. An engagement letter must contain certain essential information, such as the client's identity, the intended scope of the contemplated legal work, and the fee arrangement (including billing frequency). This template provides for a flat fee arrangement, which is atypical in litigation matters. For a template of an hourly fee agreement, see Attorney Engagement Letter and Fee Agreement (Hourly Fee Arrangement) (AL). For a contingent fee agreement template, which is often used by plaintiff's attorneys, especially in personal injury litigation, see Attorney Engagement Letter and Fee Agreement (Contingency Fee Arrangement) (AL). For an engagement letter template utilizing an alternative fee arrangement, see Attorney Engagement Letter and Fee Agreement (Alternative Fee Arrangement) (AL). If you will be jointly representing multiple parties, you should include provisions that: • Disclose the potential for conflicts of interest and provisions • Cover potential termination of interest should a conflict arise • Explain the possible impact on attorney-client privilege of such an arrangement and its termination For a non-engagement letter template, see Attorney Non-engagement Letter (AL). For a disengagement letter template, see Attorney Disengagement Letter (AL).