Law Offices of ESKO & STEADMAN

Elizabeth J. Jesko

Clay B. Steadman

Via E-mail: [E-mail addressJ and Facsimile:(***) ***-****

Name of Expert Mitigation Specialist

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Re: Cause No. ****

Date In the *** 1 h Judicial District Court of***** County, Texas

State of Texas vs. John Doe

Dear Mr./Ms. [Name of Expert] :

This letter confirms that you have been retained by this firm to be a mitigation expert, in connection with the above-referenced matters. The alleged offender is our client, John Doe and he is currently an inmate at the***** County Jail.

This firm has been court-appointed to represent the above Defendant, and as such , enclosed is the Order on the Motion to Proceed Ex Parte and Motion for Appointment of Mitigation Expert Specialist and Request that this Motion and Attached Order be Sealed, along with the Motion to Proceed Ex Parte and Motion for Appointment ofMitigation Expert Specialist and Request that this Motion and Attached Order be Sealed, which has been signed by the Court, authorizing funds in the amount of ********** dollars ($******). If your services should exceed the initial funds authorized, please contact this office prior to incurring any additional expenses on this case.

Once we have received the discovery regarding this case , I will forward a copy of same to you for your review.

It is understood that any and all information, and/or documentation collected and/or received by you in connection with the above referenced matter is considered to be protected by attorney-client privilege, and as such, is the work product of this office. This office looks forward to working with you on this matter.

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If you require any additional information, please contact my office and I will arrange to provide same to you. Thank you.

Very truly yours,

Clay B. Steadman

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