This Referral Compliance Framework describes how LitiSync, Inc. (“LitiSync,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) supports attorney-to-attorney referral workflows conducted through the LitiSync platform (the “Service”) in a manner designed to assist participating law firms in complying with applicable professional responsibility rules and legal requirements.

This framework is intended to describe operational controls and does not constitute legal advice.

1. Purpose

The purpose of this framework is to provide transparency regarding platform features that may assist participating attorneys in routing, transferring, or documenting potential referral activity, while reinforcing that compliance with applicable ethical and regulatory requirements remains the responsibility of participating attorneys and law firms.

2. Role of the Platform

LitiSync provides technology tools that may assist attorneys in organizing, routing, or transferring matters between law firms.

LitiSync:

Does not provide legal services
Does not act as a referral broker or legal intermediary
Does not recommend specific attorneys unless explicitly configured by participating firms
Does not determine referral eligibility, referral terms, or fee arrangements
Does not share in legal fees unless governed by a separate written agreement compliant with applicable law

Referral decisions, acceptance decisions, and fee arrangements are made solely by participating attorneys and law firms.

3. Attorney Eligibility and Licensing

Participating attorneys are solely responsible for ensuring that they are properly licensed and authorized to practice law in the jurisdictions in which they accept matters.

Where supported, the Service may allow:

Attorney profile creation
Practice area designation
Jurisdictional licensing information entry
Administrative tracking of referral eligibility

Verification of licensing status, disciplinary history, or standing is the responsibility of participating attorneys and law firms.

4. Referral Disclosure and Client Consent

Participating attorneys remain responsible for:

Providing disclosures required under applicable professional responsibility rules
Obtaining client consent to referrals where required
Complying with jurisdictional rules governing referral fees or fee-sharing
Ensuring compliance with advertising, solicitation, and anti-kickback laws
Complying with jurisdiction-specific co-counsel or fee division regulations

The Service may support documentation of referral-related communications, but does not validate compliance with jurisdictional rules.

5. Referral Recordkeeping

Where referral tools are used, the Service may maintain system records reflecting:

Referral routing activity
Participating attorneys involved in the referral
Dates and timestamps of referral-related actions
Administrative tracking information
Acceptance or transfer confirmations

These records are intended to support internal documentation and workflow management. They do not constitute regulatory reporting.

6. Fee Arrangements

LitiSync does not require or enforce any specific fee-sharing structure.

Participating attorneys are solely responsible for ensuring that any referral fees, fee divisions, or co-counsel arrangements comply with:

Applicable professional responsibility rules
Jurisdiction-specific fee-sharing regulations
Written client consent requirements
Advertising and solicitation laws

Improper fee-sharing may violate ethical rules and applicable law.

7. Prohibited Referral Conduct

The Service may not be used to:

Facilitate unlawful fee-sharing arrangements
Misrepresent attorney qualifications, licensure, or expertise
Conduct referral activity that violates professional responsibility rules
Engage in deceptive, misleading, or coercive referral practices
Circumvent client disclosure requirements

Violations may result in suspension or termination of referral functionality or account access in accordance with applicable agreements.

8. Law Firm Responsibilities

Participating law firms remain solely responsible for ensuring that referral activity conducted using the Service complies with all applicable legal, ethical, and professional responsibility obligations.

LitiSync does not monitor all referral arrangements and does not assume responsibility for compliance determinations.

9. Continuous Review

LitiSync may periodically review referral-related workflows and administrative controls to support responsible use of referral tools and evolving regulatory expectations.

Platform features may be modified or limited to reduce regulatory risk or ensure compliance alignment.

10. Limitations

This framework describes platform-supported referral workflow practices and does not:

Constitute legal advice
Guarantee compliance with any jurisdiction’s referral rules
Establish that referral activity conducted through the Service complies with applicable regulations

Referral compliance varies by jurisdiction and remains the responsibility of participating attorneys.

11. Changes to This Framework

LitiSync may modify this Referral Compliance Framework from time to time to reflect updates to the Service, legal requirements, or operational practices. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, updates become effective upon posting the revised version. Continued use of the Service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised Framework.

12. Contact

Questions regarding this Referral Compliance Framework may be directed to:

LitiSync, Inc.
Compliance Department
Support@LitiSync.com
c/o Law Office of Andrea Paparella, PLLC
134 W. 29th Street, Suite 1001
New York, NY 10001-5304
United States

This framework describes platform-supported referral workflow practices and does not constitute legal guidance regarding referral regulations, which vary by jurisdiction and remain the responsibility of participating attorneys.