South Carolina Sample Letter to Former Client regarding Hearing Scheduled on Client's Outstanding Attorney's Fees

• Category: Letters - Legal - Past Due
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0469LTR
• 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 Law Firm's Name] [Your Law Firm's Address] [Date] [Former Client's Name] [Former Client's Address] Subject: Hearing Scheduled on Outstanding Attorney's Fees Dear [Former Client's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you that a hearing has been scheduled regarding your outstanding attorney's fees. The purpose of this hearing is to address the unresolved issue of the fees associated with the legal services provided by our firm in your matter. As you may recall, we represented you in a legal matter in the state of South Carolina. Our team worked diligently to provide you with high-quality legal representation and ensure your interests were protected throughout the entire process. However, despite our numerous attempts to resolve the matter of your outstanding attorney's fees through correspondence, it seems that this issue remains unresolved. In accordance with the South Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.16(d), we are ethically obligated to seek payment for the services rendered to you in a fair and appropriate manner. It is our belief that entering into litigation over unpaid fees should be a last resort. Therefore, we kindly request that you attend the hearing to discuss this matter and hopefully reach a mutually satisfactory resolution. The hearing is scheduled to take place on [date] at [time] at the [court name and address]. It is essential that you attend this hearing as it will provide an opportunity for both sides to present their arguments, assess the outstanding fees, and potentially come to an agreement. Failure to appear may result in further legal consequences, including a judgment being entered against you. It is important to note that our objective is not to engage in a confrontational or adversarial process but rather to find a fair resolution that takes into account both parties' interests. We understand that financial circumstances may have changed since the conclusion of our legal services, and we are open to exploring potential payment arrangements or alternative solutions to accommodate your situation. If you have any questions or concerns or if there are extenuating circumstances we should be aware of, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office at [your contact number] or via email at [your email address]. We are committed to finding a satisfactory solution and are open to discussing possible options prior to the hearing. We sincerely hope that with your cooperation, we can reach a favorable resolution during the hearing. Furthermore, we value the relationship we had with you during the provision of legal services, and it is our goal to restore our professional relationship to a positive conclusion. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to meeting with you at the scheduled hearing. Warm regards, [Your Name] [Your Law Firm's Name] [Your Law Firm's Address] [Your Contact Number] [Your Email Address]

[Your Name] [Your Law Firm's Name] [Your Law Firm's Address] [Date] [Former Client's Name] [Former Client's Address] Subject: Hearing Scheduled on Outstanding Attorney's Fees Dear [Former Client's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you that a hearing has been scheduled regarding your outstanding attorney's fees. The purpose of this hearing is to address the unresolved issue of the fees associated with the legal services provided by our firm in your matter. As you may recall, we represented you in a legal matter in the state of South Carolina. Our team worked diligently to provide you with high-quality legal representation and ensure your interests were protected throughout the entire process. However, despite our numerous attempts to resolve the matter of your outstanding attorney's fees through correspondence, it seems that this issue remains unresolved. In accordance with the South Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.16(d), we are ethically obligated to seek payment for the services rendered to you in a fair and appropriate manner. It is our belief that entering into litigation over unpaid fees should be a last resort. Therefore, we kindly request that you attend the hearing to discuss this matter and hopefully reach a mutually satisfactory resolution. The hearing is scheduled to take place on [date] at [time] at the [court name and address]. It is essential that you attend this hearing as it will provide an opportunity for both sides to present their arguments, assess the outstanding fees, and potentially come to an agreement. Failure to appear may result in further legal consequences, including a judgment being entered against you. It is important to note that our objective is not to engage in a confrontational or adversarial process but rather to find a fair resolution that takes into account both parties' interests. We understand that financial circumstances may have changed since the conclusion of our legal services, and we are open to exploring potential payment arrangements or alternative solutions to accommodate your situation. If you have any questions or concerns or if there are extenuating circumstances we should be aware of, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office at [your contact number] or via email at [your email address]. We are committed to finding a satisfactory solution and are open to discussing possible options prior to the hearing. We sincerely hope that with your cooperation, we can reach a favorable resolution during the hearing. Furthermore, we value the relationship we had with you during the provision of legal services, and it is our goal to restore our professional relationship to a positive conclusion. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to meeting with you at the scheduled hearing. Warm regards, [Your Name] [Your Law Firm's Name] [Your Law Firm's Address] [Your Contact Number] [Your Email Address]