Contracts & Templates

This Contract of Services ("Agreement") is entered into between Broussard Legal Services — represented by Maggi May Broussard, Freelance Paralegal ("Service Provider") — and the undersigned client ("Client"). The Client is in contract with Broussard Legal Services for the services described herein.

Service Provider agrees to perform paralegal services as described in the attached Statement of Work or as mutually agreed in writing. Services may include document preparation, legal research, case organization, and administrative support. For a full list of available services and pricing, visit: https://broussardlegalservices.com/pricing

Client agrees to pay fees as outlined on the Pricing Page at https://broussardlegalservices.com/pricing. A retainer may be required prior to commencement of services. Invoices are due within 14 days of issuance unless otherwise agreed.

Service Provider is an independent contractor and not an employee of Client. Nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship.

Both parties agree to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all information exchanged in connection with this Agreement. Service Provider shall not disclose Client information to third parties without prior written consent.

Service Provider is not an attorney and does not provide legal advice. All work product is for informational and organizational purposes only. Client is responsible for having all documents reviewed by a licensed attorney before use.

Either party may terminate this Agreement with 7 days written notice. Client is responsible for fees incurred up to the date of termination.

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana.

This Retainer Agreement is entered into between Broussard Legal Services — represented by Maggi May Broussard, Freelance Paralegal ("Service Provider") — and the undersigned client ("Client"). The Client is in contract with Broussard Legal Services for monthly retainer paralegal services as described herein.

Client agrees to pay a monthly retainer fee as selected from the available plans at https://broussardlegalservices.com/pricing. The retainer secures a designated number of hours per month for paralegal services.

Retainer hours are as follows (see Pricing Page for current rates):

• Starter Plan: 10 hours/month
• Professional Plan: 20 hours/month
• Enterprise Plan: 40 hours/month

Unused hours do not roll over unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Hours exceeding the retainer amount will be billed at the standard hourly rate listed at https://broussardlegalservices.com/pricing. Client will be notified before overage hours are incurred.

Retainer fees are billed on the 1st of each month. Payment is due within 5 business days. Failure to pay may result in suspension of services.

Retainer covers document preparation, legal research, case management support, correspondence drafting, and other agreed paralegal tasks. Specific deliverables are defined in the Statement of Work.

This Agreement commences on the Effective Date and renews monthly unless either party provides 30 days written notice of cancellation.

All client information, case details, and communications are strictly confidential. Service Provider will not disclose any information without written consent.

Service Provider is not a licensed attorney. All work product must be reviewed by supervising counsel before filing or use in legal proceedings.

This Discovery Management Contract is entered into between Broussard Legal Services — represented by Maggi May Broussard, Freelance Paralegal ("Service Provider") — and the undersigned Client. The Client is in contract with Broussard Legal Services for discovery management services as described herein.

Service Provider agrees to provide discovery management services as described herein. For a full list of available services and pricing, visit: https://broussardlegalservices.com/pricing

• Drafting and organizing discovery requests (interrogatories, RFPs, RFAs)
• Tracking discovery deadlines and response obligations
• Maintaining privilege logs and document indexes
• Bates-stamping and organizing produced documents
• Preparing discovery summaries and status reports
• Coordinating with opposing counsel on discovery disputes (under attorney supervision)

Service Provider will maintain a privilege log identifying all documents withheld from production on grounds of attorney-client privilege or work product doctrine. The privilege log will include document type, date, author, recipient, and basis for privilege. All privilege determinations must be reviewed and approved by supervising counsel.

Discovery management services are billed at the rates set forth on the Pricing Page at https://broussardlegalservices.com/pricing. Retainer clients receive discovery management as part of their included hours. Standalone discovery projects are quoted based on volume and complexity.

Service Provider will use best efforts to meet all court-imposed discovery deadlines. Client is responsible for providing all necessary materials and instructions at least 5 business days before any deadline. Rush requests may incur additional fees (see https://broussardlegalservices.com/pricing).

Client agrees to: (a) provide all relevant documents and information promptly; (b) identify all potentially privileged documents; (c) have supervising counsel review all discovery responses before service; (d) notify Service Provider immediately of any court orders affecting discovery.

Service Provider is not a licensed attorney. All discovery documents must be reviewed and signed by supervising counsel. Service Provider does not make legal determinations regarding privilege, relevance, or objections.

All documents and information reviewed in connection with discovery management are strictly confidential. Service Provider will not disclose any case information to third parties without written consent.

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana.

This Legal Research & Memo Drafting Contract is entered into between Broussard Legal Services — represented by Maggi May Broussard, Freelance Paralegal ("Service Provider") — and the undersigned Client. The Client is in contract with Broussard Legal Services for legal research and memorandum services as described herein.

Service Provider agrees to perform legal research and memo drafting services as specified by Client. For pricing information, visit: https://broussardlegalservices.com/pricing

• Case law research (federal and state courts)
• Statutory and regulatory research
• Secondary source research (treatises, law reviews, practice guides)
• Drafting legal memoranda summarizing research findings
• Shepardizing / KeyCiting cases for current validity
• Jurisdiction-specific research as directed by supervising attorney

Legal research and memo drafting is billed at the hourly rate or flat fee as agreed and listed at https://broussardlegalservices.com/pricing. Retainer clients receive research and memo drafting as part of their included hours. Estimated hours for this project: _________________

Service Provider will deliver: (a) a written legal memorandum summarizing research findings; (b) a list of key authorities (cases, statutes, regulations); (c) copies of key cases if requested. All deliverables will be provided in the format specified by Client.

Service Provider is not a licensed attorney. All research memoranda are for informational and organizational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Supervising counsel must review all research before reliance or use in legal proceedings.

All research assignments, case information, and work product are strictly confidential. Service Provider will not disclose any information to third parties without prior written consent.

Upon full payment, Client owns all research memoranda and work product prepared under this Agreement. Service Provider retains no rights to use Client's work product.

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana.

This Motion & Brief Drafting Contract is entered into between Broussard Legal Services — represented by Maggi May Broussard, Freelance Paralegal ("Service Provider") — and the undersigned Client. The Client is in contract with Broussard Legal Services for motion and brief drafting services as described herein.

Service Provider agrees to draft, prepare, and organize motions, briefs, and related court documents as specified by Client. For pricing information, visit: https://broussardlegalservices.com/pricing

• Drafting motions (motions to dismiss, summary judgment, in limine, etc.)
• Drafting supporting memoranda of law
• Drafting opposition and reply briefs
• Preparing tables of contents and tables of authorities
• Formatting briefs to court-specific rules and page limits
• Organizing and indexing exhibits and appendices
• Cite-checking and proofreading final drafts

Motion and brief drafting is billed at the rates set forth on the Pricing Page at https://broussardlegalservices.com/pricing. Retainer clients (Standard and Full-Service plans) receive motion and brief drafting as part of their included hours. Standalone projects are quoted based on document type and complexity.

This contract includes _____ round(s) of revisions. Additional revisions will be billed at the hourly rate listed at https://broussardlegalservices.com/pricing. All revisions must be requested within 5 business days of delivery.

All motions and briefs prepared by Service Provider must be reviewed, edited, and signed by supervising counsel before filing. Service Provider does not file documents with any court. Client and supervising counsel are solely responsible for all filing decisions.

Service Provider is not a licensed attorney. All work product is for drafting assistance only and does not constitute legal advice. Client is responsible for ensuring all documents comply with applicable court rules and deadlines.

All case information, legal strategies, and work product are strictly confidential. Service Provider will not disclose any information to third parties without prior written consent.

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana.

The undersigned Client is in contract with Broussard Legal Services (Maggi May Broussard, Freelance Paralegal) for the services selected below.

See full pricing at: https://broussardlegalservices.com/pricing

Payment is due upon receipt. Retainer required before work begins. Pay online at: https://broussardlegalservices.com/pricing

This Non-Disclosure Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between Broussard Legal Services — represented by Maggi May Broussard ("Disclosing Party") — and the undersigned Client ("Receiving Party"), collectively the "Parties." The Client is in contract with Broussard Legal Services and agrees to the confidentiality obligations set forth herein.

"Confidential Information" means any non-public information disclosed by either party, including but not limited to: client data, case strategies, legal documents, financial information, business processes, and any information marked as confidential or that a reasonable person would consider confidential.

The Receiving Party agrees to: (a) hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence; (b) not disclose Confidential Information to any third party without prior written consent; (c) use Confidential Information solely for the purpose of the engagement described herein; (d) protect Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care used to protect its own confidential information.

Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that: (a) is or becomes publicly known through no breach of this Agreement; (b) was rightfully known before disclosure; (c) is independently developed without use of Confidential Information; (d) is required to be disclosed by law or court order.

This Agreement shall remain in effect for a period of three (3) years from the Effective Date, or for the duration of the engagement plus two (2) years, whichever is longer.

Upon request or termination of the engagement, the Receiving Party shall promptly return or destroy all Confidential Information and certify such destruction in writing.

The Parties acknowledge that breach of this Agreement may cause irreparable harm for which monetary damages would be inadequate, and that injunctive relief may be sought without bond.

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana.

I, the undersigned, hereby revoke any and all prior authorizations granted to Maggi May Broussard / Broussard Legal Services to use, disclose, or share my personal information, including but not limited to:

This revocation is effective immediately upon receipt and applies to all future uses and disclosures. It does not apply retroactively to disclosures already made in reliance on a prior authorization.

I understand that revoking this authorization may affect the ability of Broussard Legal Services to provide certain services. I have been informed of the consequences of this revocation.

This Confidentiality Agreement ("Agreement") is designed to protect sensitive information shared between Broussard Legal Services — represented by Maggi May Broussard, Freelance Paralegal — and Client in connection with the provision of paralegal services. The Client is in contract with Broussard Legal Services and agrees to the obligations set forth herein.

All information shared in connection with legal matters, including but not limited to: case facts, legal strategies, client identities, opposing party information, settlement discussions, financial data, and any documents prepared or reviewed, shall be considered strictly confidential.

Service Provider agrees to: maintain all client information in strict confidence; not discuss case details with unauthorized persons; store all documents securely; use client information only for the purpose of providing agreed services; comply with all applicable privacy laws and professional standards.

Client agrees to: not share work product prepared by Service Provider with unauthorized third parties without consent; notify Service Provider immediately of any suspected breach; use all deliverables only for lawful purposes.

This Agreement remains in effect indefinitely following termination of the service relationship with respect to information disclosed during the engagement.

Disclosure is permitted when: required by court order or subpoena (with prompt notice to Client); required by law; necessary to prevent imminent harm; or with Client's prior written consent.

Any breach of this Agreement may result in immediate termination of services and may give rise to legal action. Injunctive relief may be sought in addition to monetary damages.

This Document Drafting Contract is entered into between Broussard Legal Services — represented by Maggi May Broussard, Freelance Paralegal ("Service Provider") — and the undersigned Client. The Client is in contract with Broussard Legal Services for document preparation services as described herein.

Service Provider agrees to draft, prepare, and/or organize the following documents as specified by Client. For pricing information, visit: https://broussardlegalservices.com/pricing

Estimated completion: _________________ business days from receipt of all required information and materials. Rush fees may apply for expedited requests (see https://broussardlegalservices.com/pricing).

Client agrees to provide all necessary information, source documents, and instructions in a timely manner. Delays caused by Client's failure to provide materials may extend the turnaround time.

This contract includes _____ round(s) of revisions. Additional revisions will be billed at the hourly rate listed at https://broussardlegalservices.com/pricing.

All documents prepared by Service Provider are for informational and organizational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Client is responsible for having all documents reviewed by a licensed attorney before filing or use.

Upon full payment, Client owns all work product prepared under this Agreement. Service Provider retains no rights to use Client's documents.

Fees are as agreed per the Pricing Page at https://broussardlegalservices.com/pricing. A deposit of 50% is required before work begins. Remaining balance is due upon delivery.

This Deposition Support Contract is entered into between Broussard Legal Services — represented by Maggi May Broussard, Freelance Paralegal ("Service Provider") — and the undersigned Client. The Client is in contract with Broussard Legal Services for deposition preparation services as described herein.

Service Provider will provide deposition support services as selected below. Fees are based on the scale and complexity of services required. For full pricing, visit: https://broussardlegalservices.com/pricing

Depending on tier selected, deliverables may include: deposition outline, witness preparation notes, exhibit index, deposition preparation timeline, discovery cross-reference, and summary of key issues.

Work will commence upon receipt of retainer payment and all required case materials. Estimated delivery: _________________ business days.

Service Provider is not a licensed attorney. All deposition preparation materials must be reviewed by supervising counsel before use. Service Provider does not attend depositions unless separately arranged.

50% deposit required to begin. Balance due upon delivery. Custom quotes require written approval before work begins. See https://broussardlegalservices.com/pricing for current rates.