[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [City Council Name] [City Council Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Notice of Counsel's Refusal to Submit Proposal for Bond Counsel Services Dear [City Council Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to officially notify the City of Fairfax, Virginia of my refusal to submit a proposal to serve as bond counsel for the upcoming [type of bonds] project, as outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP) distributed by the city on [date]. Firstly, I would like to express how honored I am to have been considered by the City of Fairfax as a potential candidate for this important role. However, after careful consideration and deliberation with my legal team, I have concluded that it is not in my firm's best interest to pursue this opportunity at this time. While I thoroughly appreciate the significance of this project and the potential positive impact it may have on the community, my firm's current workload and existing commitments prevent us from dedicating the necessary resources to ensure the highest quality of legal representation that this endeavor requires. Being fully committed to providing exceptional legal services, my firm firmly believes in maintaining a manageable caseload to guarantee the utmost attention and focus on each client's unique needs. By doing so, we can ensure excellent service delivery and uphold our exemplary standards. I understand that the selection of bond counsel is a critical decision for the City of Fairfax, and I would be more than happy to provide any advice or recommendations regarding alternative bond counsel candidates should you require assistance. Although I am declining to propose my services for this project, please be assured that my professional admiration for the City of Fairfax remains intact, and I would be honored to be considered for future opportunities. Should you need any additional information or have any questions regarding my decision, please do not hesitate to contact my office at [phone number] or via email at [email address]. I am more than willing to elaborate further on my reasons for declining this proposal. Thank you for your understanding and consideration of my decision. I wish the City of Fairfax all the very best in its pursuit of the ideal bond counsel, and I remain committed to supporting the city's endeavors in any other capacity. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Law Firm's Name] [Your Law Firm's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number]