This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Be Clear: Be direct and get straight to the point. Clearly state that you are terminating the attorney and briefly state the reasons why. Additionally, the termination letter should state that the attorney should immediately stop working on any pending matters.
Explain the reasons for the withdrawal, giving as much detail as possible and being honest as to what led to the decision. As per the terms of the agreement, I will fulfill all obligations until the date of withdrawal and will do everything in my power to ensure a smooth transition.
RE: Termination of Legal Services Dear Mr. Lawyer, I have decided to terminate our current legal relationship immediately and have accepted legal counsel elsewhere. I am terminating this relationship because I have been calling your office for three months and have received no updates on my case status.
Also, if after you hire an attorney you decide that you no longer want legal representation, you can send a basic letter to your lawyer directing him or her to immediately stop working on your case.
After we met yesterday, I reviewed the documents you left with me. I am returning those documents to you with this letter. I appreciate the confidence you have expressed in our firm, however, the firm has decided not to represent you in this matter. date .
Write a letter saying “I no longer require your services, send me a final bill and my client file.” Write an email saying “I no longer require your services, send me a final bill and my client file.” Have your new attorney do any of the above for you.
Be Clear: Be direct and get straight to the point. Clearly state that you are terminating the attorney and briefly state the reasons why. Additionally, the termination letter should state that the attorney should immediately stop working on any pending matters.
City / State / Zip Code Dear Client Name: In ance with Local Rule ______________, this letter shall serve a notice of our intent to withdraw from our representation of you in _______________________ case name, cause number. As you know, we are terminating our representation due to ________________________.
The lawyer should send a disengagement letter to establish that the relationship is no longer continuing, and to refer the client to another lawyer. In the disengagement letter, the lawyer should warn the client of applicable time limitations, deadlines, and uncompleted investigation or casework.