Client Intake Form Law Firm

Overview

The Client Intake Form Law Firm is a fundamental document used in the United States legal practice to initiate and formalize the relationship between a law firm and its potential clients. It serves multiple purposes: gathering comprehensive client information, enabling conflict checks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and documenting the preliminary scope of representation. The form must comply with federal and state regulations, including the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, state bar requirements, and privacy laws.

It is typically used during the initial client consultation or onboarding process and may be customized based on practice areas and jurisdictional requirements. The document contains sections for personal information, matter details, financial arrangements, and various required disclosures and acknowledgments.

• 1. Client Information: Basic contact details including full legal name, address, phone, email, preferred contact method
• 2. Identity Verification: Government n and other verification details to comply with BSA requirements
• 3. Matter Information: Details about the legal issue or matter for which the client is seeking representation
• 4. Conflict Check Information: Names of adverse parties, related entities, and other information needed for conflict checking
• 5. Financial Information: Billing information, payment preferences, and any retainer discussions
• 6. Communication Preferences: Preferred methods of communication and authorization for various forms of contact
• 7. Privacy Notice: Required disclosures about how client information will be collected, used, and protected
• 8. Acknowledgments: Client confirmations regarding accuracy of information and understanding of firm policies
• 9. Signature Block: Space for client signature, date, and any witness requirements

• 1. Additional Parties: For matters involving multiple parties, spouses, or business entities
• 2. Business Information: For corporate clients, including entity structure, authorized representatives, and business details
• 3. Insurance Information: For matters involving insurance coverage or claims
• 4. Medical Information Release: For personal injury or medical malpractice cases
• 6. Immigration Status: For immigration-related matters
• 7. Bankruptcy Information: For bankruptcy or insolvency matters
• 8. Family Information: For family law matters, including marriage, children, and custody details

• 1. Schedule A - Fee Agreement: Details of fee structure, billing practices, and payment terms
• 2. Schedule B - Required Documents Checklist: List of documents the client needs to provide based on matter type
• 3. Schedule C - Consent Forms: Various consent forms for information sharing and verification
• 4. Appendix 1 - Firm Policies: Summary of relevant firm policies including communication, billing, and file retention
• 5. Appendix 2 - Privacy Policy: Detailed privacy policy and information handling procedures
• 6. Appendix 3 - Client Rights and Responsibilities: Explanation of the attorney-client relationship and mutual obligations