PLEASE REVIEW THE ATTACHED TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND SIGN WHERE INDICATED BELOW.

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1 An online attorney listing service of The Jacksonville Bar Association In partnership with Columbus Bar Services PLEASE REVIEW THE ATTACHED TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND SIGN WHERE INDICATED BELOW. Once the following documentation is received at The Jacksonville Bar Association and you have been approved, your profile will display to the public. DOCUMENTATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER LISTING SERVICE, you will need to provide the following documents. Please upload them to your profile, or you may fax them to The Jacksonville Bar Association at: (904) or forward same via to: kcarver@jaxbar.org A signed copy of this attached Terms and Conditions form A copy of your current malpractice insurance policy declaration sheet as evidence that you maintain lawyer's professional liability insurance coverage in the minimum required amount: If you DO NOT practice in the areas of medical malpractice or product liability claims, the minimum amount of coverage is $100,000 per occurrence, and $300,000 in the aggregate; If you DO practice in the area of either medical malpractice or product liability claims, the minimum amount of coverage is $1,000,000 per occurrence. PAYMENT Payment for your subscription will be automatically charged to the credit card number provided in your JACKSONVILLEFINDALAWYER.ORG profile via our secure online payment service. Payments will be charged once monthly or annually, according to the subscription plan. If credit card information needs to be changed at any time, this can be accomplished by accessing your profile through the Login link at: If you have any questions regarding Jacksonville Find a Lawyer, please contact us at kcarver@jaxbar.org, by phone at (904)

2 JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ATTORNEY LISTING By signing below, and by participating in the JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER online advertising service ("JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER") offered by The Jacksonville Bar Association, Inc. ("JBA"), through its partnership with Columbus Bar Services ( CBS ), I represent and agree to the following terms and conditions (the "Agreement"): 1. I agree to pay all fees associated with my listing on JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER immediately when due. I understand that such fees will be automatically charged to my major credit card through JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER's secure online payment and authorization site. The fee schedule and promotions for listing on JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER is subject to change at any time after the Initial Term upon 30-day notice to current subscribers. A current fee schedule is included herein and can be found at 2. I agree that the initial term of my listing on JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER is either Monthly, for a minimum of three (3) months ("Initial Term") or Annual, for one (1) year, as indicated by me during the online sign up process. Payment of said term as described in attached fee schedule will be charged as soon as my listing is live on the JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER site. Unless terminated earlier by the JBA in accordance with paragraph 9 of this Agreement, after the initial term, monthly listings on JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER will continue on a month-to-month basis, and I will continue to be charged monthly for such listing at the then-current service fee for such listing, unless I notify the JBA that I desire to terminate my participation in JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER. Should I wish to renew an Annual subscription for another year in full, notice of same should be provided in writing to the JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER Administrator thirty (30) days in advance of the end of the Annual subscription period. An Annual subscription which is not renewed will automatically convert to a Monthly subscription unless terminated. Notice of termination must be in writing, addressed to JACKSONVILLE BAR ASSOCIATION, One Independent Drive, Suite 2201, Jacksonville, FL , ATTN: Administrator of JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER, with an copy to kcarver@jaxbar.org. Termination will be effective at the end of the billing cycle in which notice is received by the JBA, and no prorating or refund of fees will be provided for any reason. 3. I agree that the JBA and the administrators of its online advertising service may make, without prior notice to me, any and all modifications to the general site as they may deem to be in the best interests of all subscribers and the public. Such modifications may include, but are not limited to, technical and functionality modifications, format improvements, changes in the URL, changes in the logo(s), limitations on the number of future advertisers under any specific category of law, and changes in marketing strategies. 4. I acknowledge that listing on JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER requires me to satisfy certain professional criteria. To that end, I represent that:

3 a) I am an attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar; b) I maintain a full-time private law practice; c) I have not had any disciplinary action taken against me by The Florida Bar and its Department of Lawyer Regulation or any other comparable body in any jurisdiction; d) No disciplinary investigation or proceeding by The Florida Bar and its Department of Lawyer Regulation or any other comparable body is currently pending against me in any jurisdiction; e) I have reviewed and agree to fulfill the following "Nine Commitments to Clients": i) To treat clients with respect and courtesy; ii) To handle their legal matters competently and diligently, in accordance with the highest standards of the profession; iii) To charge a reasonable fee and to explain in advance how that fee will be computed and billed; iv) To return phone calls promptly; v) To keep clients informed and provide them with copies of important papers; vi) To respect my clients decisions on the objectives to be pursued in their case, as permitted by law and the rules of professional conduct, including whether or not to settle their case; vii) To work with other participants in the legal system to make our legal system more accessible and responsive; viii)to preserve the clients confidences learned during our lawyer-client relationship; and ix) To exhibit the highest degree of ethical conduct in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct; f) I will not transfer client matters that come to me as a result of my advertising on JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER, unless the transfer is in compliance with the Rules regulating The Florida Bar: Chapter 4. Rules of Professional Conduct. g) All information provided by me to JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER is accurate and complete; 5. I voluntarily wave privacy rights to the limited extent allowing the Administrator, or the Administrator's designee, to be informed by The Florida Bar and its Department of

4 Lawyer Regulation on behalf of the Jacksonville Bar Association, Inc. ("JBA") as to whether I have any formal disciplinary charges pending or any ethical grievances under investigation by any Certified Grievance Committee, the Office Disciplinary Counsel, or any other comparable body in any jurisdiction. I further agree that if, after listing on JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER, I am notified by any disciplinary authority that I am the subject of an investigation or charges regarding professional ethics, I will immediately notify the Administrator of the JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER Program, of the investigation. I understand that, pursuant to paragraph 9 below, I will not be listed initially on JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER or, if already listed; my listing will be withdrawn from the site unless and until any such disciplinary proceeding or grievance has been resolved in my favor. 6. I agree that as a condition to being listed by the JBA and CBS on JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER, I must be a current member of the JBA. 7. I currently carry lawyer's professional liability insurance with coverage limits of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 in the aggregate. In addition, if I practice in the areas of medical malpractice or product liability claims, I carry lawyer's professional liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. If my coverage is terminated for any reason, I will notify the Administrator immediately at which time my name will be removed from JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER without any refund of fees paid. I will submit a renewal verification form to the Administrator within thirty (30) days from the expiration date of the terminating policy along with the coverage of my new policy which shows my limits and deductible. 8. I agree to use a written fee agreement with every fee-generating client contact from JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER and to provide an executed copy of such agreement to my client(s). I agree that any disputes with clients contacting me through JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER regarding fees will be resolved through The Florida Bar Fee Arbitration Committee, in accordance with its rules. I agree to cooperate with the arbitration and be fully bound by any decision made by the arbitrators. 9. I agree that my listing on JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER will be removed immediately, without any refund of fees paid, in the event that (i) I violate any of the provisions of this Agreement; (ii) any information provided by me is inaccurate or incomplete; (iii) I fail to pay any JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER service fees when due; (iv) a disciplinary proceeding, or other investigation, is instituted against me for professional misconduct; or (v) I fail to abide by the standards of ethics and professionalism set forth herein, and in the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct. 10. I agree to indemnify, defend and hold the JBA, CBS, and their agents and employees, harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, demands, suits or losses (including attorney's fees and other costs of defense) arising from or relating to (i) information that I provide to the JBA or CBS in connection with JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER; (ii) any services that I perform for or provide to, my clients; (iii) my negligence or other wrongdoing, or (iv) my breach of any term or condition set forth in this Agreement.

5 11. THE JBA AND CBS PROVIDE THE JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER SERVICE "AS IS," "WITH ALL FAULTS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THE JBA AND CBS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE JBA AND CBS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS, STATUTORY AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION (1) WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; AND (2) WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS THAT ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. IN NO EVENT WILL THE JBA OR CBS BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF, BASED ON, OR RESULTING FROM THIS AGREEMENT OR THE JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER SERVICE. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE JBA OR CBS BE LIABLE TO ME FOR ANY DAMAGES EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT THAT I HAVE PAID FOR JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER SERVICE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. 12. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, and any dispute arising from or relating to this Agreement or the JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER service shall be submitted to binding arbitration through the American Arbitration Association or other mutually acceptable arbitrator(s) conducted in Jacksonville, Florida. I agree to cooperate with the arbitration and be fully bound by any decision made by the arbitrator. ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED TO BY: ATTORNEY NAME: SUPREME CT. #: ADDRESS: SIGNATURE: DATE: BY PLACING MY INITIALS HERE, I ATTEST THAT I AM A MEMBER OF THE JACKSONVILLE BAR ASSOCIATION.

6 JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER Current Fee Schedule The JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER program offers two payment plans. MONTHLY SUBSCRIBERS - $150/per month: Pending approval of your online listing, your credit card will be charged approximately thirty (30) days from the day your account goes live to the public, and again on the same day each month following for a minimum of three (3) months. Unless you contact JACKSONVILLE FIND A LAWYER to cancel, we will continue to charge you on a monthly basis. ANNUAL SUBSCRIBERS - $1,620/Annual Fee: Pending approval of your online listing, your credit card will be charged thirty (30) days from the day your account goes live to the public. The annual subscription fee provides a 10% savings off the twelve (12) month subscription rate. Annual subscribers will be notified in advance of profile expiration date so that renewals can be processed previous to expiration. Annual subscriptions not renewed by expiration date will be pulled from public view one business day post-expiration.