Engagement terms

[PLACEHOLDER — final text to be written and approved by the attorney.]

Client: [Client name]. Property: [Property address] (PIN [PIN]).

Scope. [Law firm name] ([Attorney name], [State] attorney registration No. [number]) will prepare, review and file one assessment appeal for the property above with the appropriate [County] County body for the [Tax year] tax year, and report the result to you. The engagement does not include appeals to the Property Tax Appeal Board, litigation, or other properties unless agreed in writing.

Fees. Full Lawyer Service - 35%: 35% of your first-year property tax savings, due only if your appeal lowers your taxes. If you don't save, you don't pay. A licensed attorney reviews and files your appeal. [pending owner] Hybrid - $99 + 25%: $99 paid at checkout, plus 25% of your first-year savings if your appeal lowers your taxes. If your appeal doesn't lower your taxes, we'll refund you in full. A licensed attorney reviews and files your appeal. [pending owner] Self-Service - $99: $99 per property, paid at checkout. Self-service: you file the appeal yourself with the documents we prepare; no attorney files for you or represents you. [Final fee terms to be approved by the attorney.]

No guarantee. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Savings shown are estimates, not a promise of any result.

Your responsibilities. You confirm the information you provided is true and that you are the owner, lessee or authorized representative. You will forward any notices you receive from the county.

Ending the engagement. You may end this engagement before filing for a full refund. The engagement ends when the appeal decision is reported to you.

This engagement is effective when you accept it electronically and pay the fee.

[Attorney name]
[Law firm name] · [State] attorney registration No. [number]
[Office street address, City, IL ZIP]