Minnesota Attorney Network Terms

1. MINNESOTA ATTORNEY NETWORK AGREEMENT

By joining the FlowLegalPartners attorney network as a Minnesota-licensed attorney, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable Minnesota State Bar Association rules. This agreement governs your participation in our legal referral network and your receipt of client referrals within Minnesota.

MINNESOTA PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT COMPLIANCE: As a participating attorney, you are solely responsible for ensuring your compliance with all Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct, Minnesota State Bar Association requirements, and applicable advertising regulations.

You represent and warrant that:

• You are licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota and in good standing with the Minnesota State Bar Association;
• You maintain current professional liability insurance as required by Minnesota law;
• You have the authority and capacity to enter into this agreement;
• All information provided about your practice is true and accurate;
• You will maintain compliance with all Minnesota professional conduct rules throughout your participation;
• You will promptly notify us of any changes to your Minnesota bar status or disciplinary actions.

2. MINNESOTA REFERRAL SERVICES

FlowLegalPartners provides attorney referral services connecting Minnesota residents with qualified Minnesota-licensed attorneys. Upon joining our network, you may receive referrals for potential clients seeking legal representation within your specified practice areas in Minnesota.

MINNESOTA LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: Participation in our network is limited to attorneys who:

• Hold an active license to practice law in Minnesota;
• Are in good standing with the Minnesota State Bar Association;
• Have no current disciplinary actions or suspensions;
• Maintain professional liability insurance as required by Minnesota law;
• Comply with Minnesota continuing legal education requirements.

3. REFERRAL FEE STRUCTURE

MINNESOTA COMPLIANT PRICING: Our referral fee structure complies with Minnesota State Bar Association rules regarding attorney advertising and referral services.

PAYMENT TERMS: Referral fees are due within 30 days of client engagement. Payment methods include ACH transfer or check. Late payments may result in suspension from the network.

4. LEAD QUALITY STANDARDS

QUALIFIED MINNESOTA REFERRALS: We provide referrals that meet the following criteria:

• Client is a Minnesota resident or seeking legal services within Minnesota;
• Client has provided accurate contact information;
• Client has expressed genuine interest in legal representation;
• Case falls within your specified practice areas;
• Client meets basic qualification criteria for the case type;
• No obvious conflicts of interest identified.

REFERRAL GUARANTEE: If a referral does not meet our quality standards, you may request a refund or credit within 48 hours of initial client contact. Refund requests must include documentation of the quality issue.

5. MINNESOTA PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT COMPLIANCE

ADVERTISING COMPLIANCE: All marketing materials and communications with referred clients must comply with:

• Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.1 (Communications Concerning Services);
• Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.2 (Advertising);
• Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.3 (Direct Contact with Prospective Clients);
• Minnesota State Bar Association advertising guidelines;
• All applicable Minnesota consumer protection laws.

CLIENT COMMUNICATION STANDARDS: When contacting referred clients, you must:

• Identify yourself and your law firm clearly;
• Explain that you received their information through FlowLegalPartners;
• Comply with Minnesota Rules regarding solicitation;
• Provide accurate information about your qualifications and experience;
• Respect client decisions regarding representation.

6. NETWORK PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

RESPONSE TIME REQUIREMENTS: Minnesota network attorneys must:

• Respond to referrals within 24 hours of receipt;
• Contact referred clients within 48 hours of receiving referral;
• Provide status updates on referral outcomes within 7 days;
• Maintain professional communication standards at all times.

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREAS: Specify your Minnesota service areas by county or ZIP code. You will only receive referrals within your designated service areas.

7. PROHIBITED CONDUCT

Minnesota network attorneys are prohibited from:

• Soliciting clients outside of Minnesota unless properly licensed in other jurisdictions;
• Sharing referral information with non-network attorneys without permission;
• Using FlowLegalPartners branding in unauthorized marketing materials;
• Circumventing the referral system to contact clients directly;
• Providing false or misleading information about qualifications or experience;
• Engaging in conduct that violates Minnesota professional conduct rules;
• Competing directly with FlowLegalPartners referral services in Minnesota.

8. MINNESOTA BAR COMPLIANCE MONITORING

ONGOING VERIFICATION: We periodically verify:

• Current Minnesota bar membership status;
• Good standing with Minnesota State Bar Association;
• Professional liability insurance coverage;
• Compliance with continuing legal education requirements;
• Any disciplinary actions or sanctions.

Failure to maintain Minnesota bar requirements or professional conduct compliance may result in immediate suspension or termination from the network.

9. NETWORK TERMINATION

Either party may terminate participation in the Minnesota attorney network with 30 days written notice. FlowLegalPartners may immediately terminate participation for:

• Minnesota bar license suspension or revocation;
• Disciplinary action by the Minnesota State Bar Association;
• Violation of professional conduct rules;
• Non-payment of referral fees;
• Breach of these terms and conditions;
• Unprofessional conduct with referred clients.

10. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

FLOWLEGALPARTNERS PROVIDES REFERRAL SERVICES "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THE QUALITY, QUANTITY, OR OUTCOME OF REFERRALS. MINNESOTA ATTORNEYS PARTICIPATE IN THE NETWORK AT THEIR OWN RISK AND ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS.

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

FLOWLEGALPARTNERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM ATTORNEY PARTICIPATION IN THE NETWORK, CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS, REFERRAL QUALITY, OR ANY OTHER ASPECT OF THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. MINNESOTA ATTORNEYS ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND CLIENT SERVICES.

12. MINNESOTA DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Agreement shall be governed by Minnesota law. Any disputes arising from attorney network participation shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

MINNESOTA JURISDICTION: The state and federal courts of Minnesota shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any matters not subject to arbitration.

13. CONTACT INFORMATION

For Minnesota attorney network inquiries, please contact:

14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and FlowLegalPartners regarding participation in the Minnesota attorney network and supersedes any prior agreements. Additional terms may apply for specific services or practice areas.