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Outside Counsel Deskbook
The Outside Counsel Deskbook is available exclusively in PDF format:
The Outside Counsel Deskbook (OCDB) is periodically updated. The FDIC recommends regularly referring to the online version rather than a locally stored version.
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Legal Forms and Related Links
When signing an agreement with the FDIC, a firm may be required to fill out the following forms. These forms are provided in PDF for reference only. If a firm is interested in signing an agreement and be added to the FDIC Legal Division’s List of Outside Counsel Available, please email lsscg@fdic.gov to request a DocuSign package.
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Fillable Adobe PDF Forms must be downloaded and edited in a PDF reader rather than in a web browser. To download, right click on the PDF form link and save a local copy.
Alternative Dispute Resolution/Binding Arbitration
- Binding Arbitration - FDIC Directive 5310.1 (June 5, 2001)
- Final Statement of Policy Regarding Binding Arbitration (govinfo.gov)
Budget Forms
- Litigation Budget Form (FDIC Form 5000/35)
- Amended Litigation Budget Form (FDIC Form 5000/31)
- Non-Litigation Budget Form (FDIC Form 5000/26)
- Amended Non-Litigation Budget Form (FDIC Form 5000/33)
Byrd Amendment
- Byrd Amendment Implementation Statement
- Certification Form (FDIC Form 3700/04A)
- Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Form (gsa.gov)
Conflicts of Interest
- Representations and Certifications for Legal Contractors (FDIC Form 5200/01)
- 2021 Statement of Policies Concerning Outside Counsel Conflicts of Interest
- 12 C.F.R. Part 366 - Minimum Standards of Integrity and Fitness for an FDIC Contractor
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Guidelines
- EFT Requirements
- Substitute Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer ID Number and Certification (FDIC Form 4531/10)
- Payee Information for Automatic Deposit of Payment form (FDIC Form 4531/09)
Legal Referral
- Referral Letter
- Byrd Amendment Implementation Statement
- Certification Form (FDIC Form 3700/04A)
- Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Form (gsa.gov)
Legal Services Agreement forms
- Legal Services Agreement (FDIC Form 5210/13)
- Legal Services Agreement Amendment (FDIC Form 5210/06)
- Legal Services Agreement Rate Schedule (FDIC Form 5210/10)
- Foreign Firm Legal Services Agreement
- Minority And Women Outreach Program Information Form
- Outside Counsel Expertise
Travel
- Law Firm Travel Voucher form (FDIC Form 5210/12)
- Law Firm Travel Voucher Sample
- FDIC's Contractor Travel Reimbursement Guidelines ("Guidelines")
- GSA Per Diem Rates (gsa.gov)