Rhode Island Sample Letter for Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Motion for Attorneys Fees

• Category: Letters - Legal - Responses
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0376LTR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Defendant's Name] [Defendant's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Response to Defendant's Motion for Attorneys' Fees — [Case Name] Dear [Defendant's Name], I am writing in response to the Motion for Attorneys' Fees filed by your counsel in the above-mentioned case. As the plaintiff, I respectfully submit this letter to contest your request for attorneys' fees on the following grounds: 1. Lack of Legal Basis: It is my contention that your motion for attorneys' fees lacks a valid legal basis. [Provide a brief explanation of why the requested fees are not supported by the applicable legal principles.] 2. Unreasonable Fees: Upon reviewing the itemized breakdown of the fees outlined in your motion, I find several instances where the sought-after fees are excessive or disproportionate to the complexity of the case. [Give specific examples and cite relevant legal standards regarding reasonable attorney fees.] 3. Prevailing Party: Contrary to your assertion, I believe that I am the prevailing party in this case and, therefore, entitled to recover my reasonable attorneys' fees. [Present arguments showing how you, as the plaintiff, satisfy the criteria of being the prevailing party and highlight any applicable statutory provisions.] 4. Frivolous or Vexatious Claims: It is important to note that my claims were not frivolous or vexatious, which should be considered when determining the allocation of attorneys' fees. [Provide evidence or arguments demonstrating the merit and validity of your claims.] Given the circumstances and the lack of valid legal grounds for the requested attorneys' fees, I respectfully request that the court denies your motion or alternatively, significantly reduces the amount sought in the interest of fairness and justice. Should the court require additional legal authorities, supporting documentation, or information, please inform me at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I trust that the court will evaluate this response and make a fair and just determination regarding the award of attorneys' fees. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Case Number] (if applicable)

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Defendant's Name] [Defendant's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Response to Defendant's Motion for Attorneys' Fees — [Case Name] Dear [Defendant's Name], I am writing in response to the Motion for Attorneys' Fees filed by your counsel in the above-mentioned case. As the plaintiff, I respectfully submit this letter to contest your request for attorneys' fees on the following grounds: 1. Lack of Legal Basis: It is my contention that your motion for attorneys' fees lacks a valid legal basis. [Provide a brief explanation of why the requested fees are not supported by the applicable legal principles.] 2. Unreasonable Fees: Upon reviewing the itemized breakdown of the fees outlined in your motion, I find several instances where the sought-after fees are excessive or disproportionate to the complexity of the case. [Give specific examples and cite relevant legal standards regarding reasonable attorney fees.] 3. Prevailing Party: Contrary to your assertion, I believe that I am the prevailing party in this case and, therefore, entitled to recover my reasonable attorneys' fees. [Present arguments showing how you, as the plaintiff, satisfy the criteria of being the prevailing party and highlight any applicable statutory provisions.] 4. Frivolous or Vexatious Claims: It is important to note that my claims were not frivolous or vexatious, which should be considered when determining the allocation of attorneys' fees. [Provide evidence or arguments demonstrating the merit and validity of your claims.] Given the circumstances and the lack of valid legal grounds for the requested attorneys' fees, I respectfully request that the court denies your motion or alternatively, significantly reduces the amount sought in the interest of fairness and justice. Should the court require additional legal authorities, supporting documentation, or information, please inform me at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I trust that the court will evaluate this response and make a fair and just determination regarding the award of attorneys' fees. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Case Number] (if applicable)