Litigation Support Services Agreement Template

What Is the Litigation Support Services Agreement?

A Litigation Support Services Agreement establishes the terms under which a provider furnishes specialized litigation services to law firms or attorneys. These services range from document review and e-discovery to expert witness coordination and trial preparation. The agreement addresses fee structures, confidentiality obligations, quality standards, and data security measures.

Without a proper agreement, you're exposing your firm to billing disputes, data breaches, and potential privilege waivers. This template gives you comprehensive protection including specific provisions for attorney-client privilege preservation, conflict screening requirements, and detailed security protocols for handling sensitive case materials.

 

Is This Litigation Support Services Agreement Right for You?

You need this agreement if you're:

• Hiring e-discovery vendors for document processing
• Outsourcing document review to contract attorneys
• Using trial support services for exhibits
• Engaging expert witness coordinators
• Contracting for investigative or research services
• Setting up ongoing litigation support relationships

You definitely need this agreement if:

• You're sharing privileged client communications with vendors
• The provider will access confidential case materials
• You're dealing with sensitive personal or financial data
• You're spending five figures or more annually
• Your client agreements require vendor security certifications

 

 

Why Thousands Trust Legal GPS Templates

Save Money. Custom vendor agreements from attorneys cost $2,500 to $5,000. This template gives you the same protection for $35.

Save Time. Draft complete contracts in under 30 minutes instead of waiting weeks for attorney review.

Look Professional. Court-tested language shows vendors you understand litigation support relationships and expect proper security protocols.

Keeps You Out of Court. Comprehensive provisions for Confidentiality and Privilege, Data Security Measures, Conflicts of Interest, Quality Standards, and Limitation of Liability protect your firm from billing disputes, data breaches, and malpractice exposure.

 

 

Get Protected in 3 Simple Steps

Step 1: Secure Checkout. Complete your purchase through our secure payment system. Your template downloads immediately after payment.

Step 2: Instant Download. Receive your professionally formatted Litigation Support Services Agreement template in Microsoft Word format, ready to customize.

Step 3: Fill In the Highlighted Fields. Follow the built-in guidance to complete party information, select service categories, choose your fee structure, and customize terms to match your specific engagement.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this template multiple times?

Yes. Purchase once and use the template for unlimited litigation support engagements. Customize it for different providers, service types, and matter-specific needs.

Is this contract legally binding?

Yes. When properly completed and executed by both parties, this agreement creates a legally enforceable contract governing the litigation support relationship.

Does this template preserve attorney-client privilege?

Yes. The agreement includes specific provisions designed to maintain privilege when sharing client materials with the provider. It establishes the provider as an agent acting under your direction for purposes of providing legal services.

Can I use this for e-discovery vendors?

Absolutely. The template includes comprehensive provisions for e-discovery services including data processing, hosting, review platform management, and ESI production. It addresses security requirements specific to electronic data handling.

What if I only need certain services, not all seven categories?

The template lets you select only the service categories you need. Simply choose the applicable categories in Article I and leave the others unselected. You can always amend the agreement later to add services.

Should I require security certifications from providers?

If you handle sensitive client data or represent regulated entities, requiring SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 certification provides independent verification of the provider's security controls. The template includes optional certification requirements you can activate.