Letter to Client
Prepare a letter for the attorney’s signature (Ms. LynnNguyen). The letter is to go to one of the firm’s biggest clients, Ms. Beatrice Rodriguez. Ms. Rodriguez’s address is 1817 Sunset Way, San Diego, CA 92107.
Ms. Rodriguez owns property with a large palm tree on the front of the property. The nextdoor neighbor, Mr. Mohammad Ahmad, was having construction work done on his yard. The contractor backed a skip loader into Ms. Rodriguez’s palm tree damaging it. A tree surgeon examined the tree and said it would die within the next 2 to 3 months. A replacement tree will cost $11,000. Ms. Rodriguez wants to sue Mr. Ahmad and the contractor for this sum.
This case is not worth the estimated attorney’s fees and court costs ($15,000) in light of the damage award she would get (less than $12,000). However, she is an excellent client, generating in excess of $100,000.00a year in fees. Explain to her why this case should not be handled by your firm through a lawsuit in the civil courts and offer her the options of Small Claims or one form of ADR.Explain each process and how she can get started. Saying “brochures are attached” does not substitute for explanations of these processes.
Any standard business letter format is acceptable. Feel free to design your own letterhead if you wish. Remember to watch your spelling and grammar. I am looking for creativity, ability to communicate with the client tactfully and informatively,accuracy of information, and writing a professional letter.Ms. Rodriguez is an excellent client who is used to having attorneys handle her matters. She may not be amenable to doing much on her own. It is your job to make sure she is comfortable with what Attorney Nguyen is suggesting; put yourself in her shoes and draft the letter accordingly.
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