Letter to Prospective Client Declining Employment
[Date]
[Name and address of prospective client]
Re: [style or description of case]
[Salutation]
This letter is in response to your [telephone call requesting/letter requesting/initial visit to our office requesting/[other applicable wording]] representation by [me/this law firm] on the above matter.
[I/We] [respectfully decline employment/cannot represent you/[other applicable wording]] because [state reasons].
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Warning: Inform the prospective client specifically of any applicable statute of limitations and recommend prompt employment of other counsel. |
Sincerely yours,
[Name of attorney]