Engagement Letter · Advisory Agreement
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HLP
Harvey L. PhelpsExecutive Advisory
Engagement Letter
ENG · 2026-XXX

Letter of Engagement.

An advisory agreement between Harvey L. Phelps and the retaining party — describing the counsel to be rendered, the terms under which it is rendered, and the mutual expectations that govern the relationship.
Effective Date
_____________________, 2026
Advisor
Harvey L. Phelps · Executive Advisory
Client
_______________________________________________
Engagement
_______________________________________________
Term
_______________________________________________

I · The Engagement

1.1
Scope of Counsel

Harvey L. Phelps ("Advisor") will provide executive advisory services to the undersigned party ("Client") consistent with the Statement of Work attached hereto as Exhibit A. Counsel is rendered in an advisory capacity only; the Client retains full responsibility for all decisions, communications, and actions taken as a result of Advisor's counsel.

1.2
Working Cadence

The parties will meet on a cadence set forth in the Statement of Work. Between scheduled sessions, Advisor is available by email and by scheduled telephone within a reasonable response window. Emergency counsel is available on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of the Advisor.

II · Fees & Payment

2.1
Advisory Fee

Client shall pay Advisor the fee set forth in the Statement of Work. Fees are invoiced in advance on the schedule set forth therein. Undisputed invoices are due within fifteen (15) days of receipt.

2.2
Expenses

Reasonable and documented expenses (travel, lodging, and materials) incurred in the performance of this engagement will be billed at cost and require Client pre-approval when expected to exceed $500 in the aggregate per month.

HLP
Harvey L. PhelpsExecutive Advisory
Engagement Letter · Page 2
ENG · 2026-XXX

III · Confidentiality

3.1
Mutual Confidentiality

Each party will treat as confidential any non-public information disclosed by the other in connection with this engagement, and will use such information solely for the purpose of the engagement. This obligation survives termination of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years.

3.2
Public Reference

Advisor may not publicly reference Client as a client of the practice without Client's written consent. Client may not publicly attribute counsel or authorship to Advisor without Advisor's written consent.

IV · Independence & Conflicts

4.1
Independent Advisor

Advisor operates as an independent professional and is not an employee, agent, joint-venturer, or partner of Client. Advisor may maintain other clients and other advisory relationships during the term of this Agreement, subject to Section 4.2.

4.2
Conflict Disclosure

Advisor will disclose to Client any actual or reasonably foreseeable conflict of interest known to Advisor at the time of engagement, and will re-disclose promptly upon becoming aware of any such conflict during the term.

V · Termination & General Provisions

5.1
Termination for Convenience

Either party may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice. Fees earned through the effective date of termination remain payable.

5.2
Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of laws principles. The venue for any dispute is the state or federal courts located in Dallas County, Texas.

5.3
Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with any Statement of Work executed hereunder, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter and supersedes all prior discussions.

Harvey L. Phelps
Harvey L. PhelpsAdvisor · Executive Advisory
Client Authorized SignatoryPrint Name · Title
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