Settlement Authority

In order to engage in meaningful settlement discussions and work toward a timely resolution of your case, we need your settlement authority.

This is the lowest total amount you are willing to accept to resolve your claims. The number you provide should reflect the total amount you wish to receive personally.

Please include in this figure any out-of-pocket legal fees or costs you have already paid and wish to recover. Do not include any unpaid legal fees. We will account for those expenses separately as part of any settlement discussions.

If there are any additional terms you require (for example, future repairs, loan payoff, or other conditions), please include them. If any portion of your damages is ongoing or may increase over time, please note the date through which your settlement authority is valid (the “End Date”).

You retained counsel for a reason. We will use your authority to negotiate strategically and pursue the most favorable outcome available based on the facts and applicable law.

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Settlement Authority Amount:

This is the lowest total amount you are willing to accept to resolve your claims. The number you provide should reflect the total amount you wish to receive personally.

Please include in this figure any out-of-pocket legal fees or costs you have already paid and wish to recover.

Do not include any unpaid legal fees. We will account for those separately as part of any settlement discussions.

If any amount increases at a specific rate over time, please describe that here.

This may include, for example, a recurring payment of $500 per month, payable on the 15th of each month.

If you are able to include the payoff and per diem (information you can often obtain from your lender) that is also helpful.

Additional Required Terms:

If there are any additional non-financial terms you require (for example, repairs, loan payoff, or other conditions), please describe them here.

Settlement Authority End Date. If no end date applies, write "NA." If this changes in the future, simply fill out a new form with your updated authority.

The End Date is the date your settlement authority expires. Please be sure to update your authority by submitting a new form at that time.

This date should be provided if any portion of your damages is ongoing or may increase over time, and should reflect the period through which your settlement authority remains valid.

My signature below confirms my settlement authority as described above. I understand that it is my responsibility to update this information promptly if any changes occur.

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