This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Dear [Opposing Attorney's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address the settlement offer you presented during our recent negotiations for the [case name/number]. After careful consideration and consultation with my client, I regret to inform you that we are declining the proposed settlement offer. Contra Costa County, California, where this case is being litigated, is a vibrant and diverse region located in Northern California. With a population of over a million residents, Contra Costa County is known for its beautiful landscapes, thriving communities, and strong legal system. As representatives of our respective clients, it is our duty to ensure their best interests are protected. While we recognize the time and effort you have invested in formulating this offer, we believe it falls short of adequately reflecting the damages and losses suffered by our client due to the incident in question. In assessing the settlement offer, we took into consideration various factors such as the extent of our client's injuries, medical expenses, potential future medical treatments, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress caused by the incident. We firmly believe that a fair and just resolution should adequately address these damages and provide appropriate compensation to our client. Moreover, upon examining similar cases in Contra Costa County, we noted that the settlements reached in comparable circumstances have been significantly higher than the amount proposed in your offer. This reinforces our belief that our client deserves a higher settlement that more reasonably reflects the magnitude of their damages. While we understand the desire to avoid protracted litigation, we firmly believe it is in our client's best interest to continue pursuing this case through trial if an acceptable settlement offer cannot be presented. Our client is fully committed to seeking justice and enforcing their rights to the fullest extent. In light of the above, we kindly request that you reconsider your settlement offer and provide a new proposal that more appropriately addresses the damages and losses suffered by our client. We are open to engaging in further negotiations to reach a fair and amicable resolution. We hope that both parties can collaborate in good faith to reach a satisfactory outcome and avoid the need for a trial. However, if this is not possible, we are fully prepared to proceed with litigation to ensure our client's rights are protected. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to your prompt response. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Law Firm's Name] [Your Contact Information]
