ATTORNEY-CLIENT AGREEMENT FOR LIMITED SCOPE SERVICES
This Agreement is made and entered into by and between:
Attorney Jerold T. Coon, licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan, and Client, collectively referred to as "the Parties."
1. Scope of Representation
The Attorney agrees to provide limited legal services consisting solely of preparation of documents based on information provided by the Client. No title search, title opinion, lien check, boundary verification, or due diligence beyond document drafting is included. The Client acknowledges and agrees that these are outside the scope of representation.
2. Client Responsibilities
The Client agrees to:
Provide accurate and complete information.
Review the draft document for accuracy before execution.
Understand that the Attorney is relying entirely on Client-supplied information.
3. No Title Search – Limitation of Liability
Client understands and agrees that:
Attorney does not conduct title searches.
Attorney shall not be liable for any errors, omissions, encumbrances, or defects in the title or chain of title.
Attorney makes no warranty as to ownership, marketability, or legal sufficiency of title.
Client agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Attorney for any claims, disputes, losses, or damages related to title issues.
4. Fees
The Client agrees to pay a flat fee of $149 per deed or land contract and any additional fees for other documents as chosen by the Client prior to check out. The above-described services are payable prior to delivery of the completed documents.
5. No Attorney-Client Relationship Beyond Scope
This Agreement creates a limited attorney-client relationship solely for the purpose of preparing documents. No ongoing representation or obligation is created.
6. Termination
Either Party may terminate this Agreement at any time, subject to compensation for work already performed.
7. Electronic Signatures and Communications
The Parties agree to conduct transactions electronically. This Agreement may be executed using electronic signatures pursuant to:
The Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN Act), 15 U.S.C. § 7001, and
The Michigan Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (MUETA), MCL 450.831 et seq.
Electronic signatures shall have the same legal effect as handwritten ones.
8. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
9. Entire Agreement
This is the entire Agreement between the Parties. No oral statements or prior writings shall have any force or effect.
10. Acknowledgment
Client acknowledges that they have read and understood this Agreement and voluntarily enter into it.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date written below: