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Reasons to disengage from a case range from a potential conflict to unpaid legal bills. Also:  \n* Send certified mail, return receipt requested  \n* Strongly point out the firm no longer represents the client in the matter as of that particular time  \n* Recommend he/she seek advice of other counsel  \n* In some case, a Court Order needs to be obtained  \n* Provide all upcoming important dates and deadlines  \n* You still may have a duty to “protect the file”  \nHow to use this form:  \nThe letter should contain at a minimum, each of the following: an opening paragraph stating the reason for termination (Options A1-A4); a paragraph dealing with successor counsel (Options B1-B4); and a closing paragraph (Options C1-C2) . If there are deadlines or action items of which the client needs to be aware, a paragraph describing these is absolutely necessary.  \nRe: Termination of engagement  \nDear :  \n[Option A1: Inactivity]  \nIn connection with a periodic review of our records, it has become apparent that we have performed minimal or no services for [client name] for a substantial period of time [alternative: since  [date]] . Accordingly, pursuant to our firm’s policy, this is to confirm that our engagement has terminated. We no longer have an attorneyclient relationship with [name], and will not render further legal services unless we enter subsequent engagement.  \n[Option A2: Nonpayment of fees]  \nAs we have previously discussed, payment of our fees by [client name] is now seriously in arrears. Specifically, as of [date], we are owed $   for billed and unbilled fees and $  for billed and unbilled costs and disbursements. In light of these circumstances, we have reached the regrettable conclusion that we must terminate our engagement. Accordingly, we will not longer be rendering legal services to [client name] and will have no further attorney-client relationship.  \n[Option A3: Client election to terminate]  \nThis confirms that, in accordance with your [or client’s name] instructions, our engagement is terminated and we will not render further legal services to [client name] . We will have not further attorney-client relationship.  \n[Option A4: Difficulty in working with client]  \nThis is to inform you that, pursuant to the original engagement with [client name], we have decided to terminate our representation. Regrettably, the difficulty we have had in [communicating with [client name]][agreeing upon an appropriate course of action][other] has led us to conclude that it is necessary for us to terminate our relationship and for [client name] to proceed with new counsel. Accordingly, we will no longer be rendering legal services to [client name] and will have no further attorneyclient relationship.  \n[Option B1: Litigated matters where motion to leave to withdraw is required]  \nIn accordance with court rules in the matter of   [case name], we will file a motion for leave to withdraw as counsel. Pending court approval of the motion, we will continue to serve as your counsel of record. In the event the motion is granted, we will immediately cease to provide services to you, and will have no further attorney-client relationship.  \n[Option B2: Litigated matter; substitution of counsel]  \nIn accordance with court rules in the matter of   [case name], we will work with the successor counsel you have identified,[name of counsel], to file a Substitution of Counsel form, that when approved by the Court, will permit successor counsel to take over your representation. At that point, we will have not further attorneyclient relationship, and we will transfer your files to successor counsel unless you direct otherwise.  \n[Option B3: Non-litigation matters; successor counsel identified]  \nYou have informed us that [name of counsel] will ","cbCairb83x2S2dnM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairb83x2S2dnM","pdf",79511,"English","# How to Send and Structure a Disengagement Letter\n## Mailing, Representation Notice, and Client Transition\n## Required Letter Components\n# Termination Notice Options\n## Opening Paragraph Options (A1-A4)\n## Successor Counsel and Court Action Options (B1-B4)\n## Required Paragraphs for Fees and Deadlines\n## Closing Paragraph Options (C1-C2)","[{\"question\":\"What situations require sending a disengagement (termination) letter to a client?\",\"answer\":\"A disengagement letter is sent when attempting to remove the firm from a case after it has been accepted, such as a potential conflict, unpaid legal bills, or other issues affecting representation.\"},{\"question\":\"What key sections must the letter include?\",\"answer\":\"The template requires an opening paragraph stating the reason for termination, a paragraph addressing successor counsel, and a closing paragraph. 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