This letter is furnished only as a basic example and should not be used as a standard form. The attorney must be careful to tailor the details of the letter to the facts of the particular case.
Letter Declining Representation
[Date]
[Name and address of potential client]
Re: [state nature of representation]
[Salutation]
First, let me thank you for contacting this firm about representing you in [state nature of representation].
After reviewing the documents I have concluded that we are not the appropriate firm to handle this matter. Please understand that in declining this representation I am not expressing any opinion about your legal remedies in this situation, nor am I suggesting that a solution is or is not available.
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See section 1.4:4 in this chapter concerning advising a potential client. |
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Include the following if applicable. |
I strongly recommend that you contact another attorney who is familiar with real estate transactions.
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Continue with the following. |
Again, I appreciate the confidence you have expressed in our firm, and I hope that you are able to resolve this matter in a satisfactory manner. [Include if applicable: I am returning [describe documents] with this letter.]
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Include the following if applicable. |
Please sign and return the enclosed copy of this letter to confirm that you have received the enclosures.
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Continue with the following. |
Sincerely yours,
[Name of attorney]
Enc.
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Include lines for potential client to sign and date if copy of letter is to be returned. |