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Letter 3
{Date}
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Re: Declination of Service
Dear _________________:
We are sending you this letter to ensure you are clear about our role in your legal matter. Though we
have met and discussed your case, and perhaps have taken some other steps to review it, we cannot
represent you in this matter. Please be aware that any advice or opinion given during our initial
consultation was preliminary only and not based upon a thorough legal analysis of the issues
involved. Further, this declination should not be construed as our making a statement about the merits
of this case. We have made no such investigation and express no opinion as whether you have a
viable or valuable claim.
You will find enclosed any documents you left with our firm for review. We have not kept any
copies, and we have not discussed this matter with anyone outside of this office.
We do recognize that the case you brought to us was important to you. You should be aware that our
preliminary investigation shows there may be a statute of limitations problem. It does appear that you
have a time critical matter. Specifically, you may have a claim for ___________________________.
It would appear that ___(Name of State)___ laws would bar you from bringing any suit for recovery
within _____ years of _____. Understand, however, that there are exceptions that could substantially
alter this time frame. The actual date may be earlier or later. We have not sufficiently investigated
your matter to make a final determination at this time. If you wish to pursue this matter do not wait
to consult with other counsel about the statute of limitations as failure to do so could result in the
loss of valuable rights.
Though we regret we could not undertake this project at this time, you might consider the state bar
lawyer referral program or one of the following firms for any future legal work: _________________
(List a minimum of three firms)________________________________________________________.
Sincerely,
____________________
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