Letter to Client Advising against Settlement
[Date]
[Name and address of client]
Re: [style of case]
[Salutation]
The attached settlement proposal has been received in this matter and previously communicated to you. The decision to settle and under what terms is yours alone. My obligation is to inform you of alternatives to settlement so that you may make an informed decision.
If a settlement cannot be reached in your case, it must be presented to the court for determination. The decision made by the court will be binding, subject to the right of appeal. The court’s ruling may be different from any proposed settlement, and there can be no guarantee that the court’s decision will be more favorable.
I cannot recommend that you accept the proposed settlement for several reasons. [Optional: enumerate items unacceptable in the offer.] I believe the proper way to resolve your case is by further negotiations or trial.
Notwithstanding this advice, you have indicated your desire to accept the settlement offer and I will respect your decision and will begin work on the settlement documents. I am asking that you sign a copy of this letter to confirm the legal advice I have given.
Sincerely yours,
[Name of attorney]
I acknowledge the advice given and wish to proceed with
settlement of my case against the advice of my attorney.
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[Name of client]
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