- SAMPLE NONENGAGEMENT LETTER AFTER ONE-TIME CONSULTATION- RE: [ Subject ] Dear [ Name]: This letter is to confirm that this firm will not represent you in the [ insert subject ] matter. While you met with us for a limited consultation yesterday, we have mutually agreed that this firm will not represent you in proceeding with your claim [or change as applicable]. Since we are not currently representing you on any matter, we will not be able to monitor changes in the law or your circumstances which may affect the strength of your case. You should be aware of the fact that time limits [ could be ] (or)[ are ] involved. We have not researched these time limits and we are unable to advise you on the applicable time limits. We urge you to contact another lawyer immediately if you wish this advice. You should be aware that failure to proceed promptly may result in your legal matter being barred by a time limit. If you wish to have a lawyer represent you and you do not have another lawyer in mind, we suggest you call [ insert Lawyer Referral and number ]. [ Insert referral source ] may be able to handle your case. Thank you for contacting our law firm. We hope we will be of service to you in the future. Very truly yours, [ Insert Lawyers Name ] [ Insert Firms Name ] CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED >>>> 2RE: __________________________________Dear ____________________:This letter is to confirm that this firm will not represent youin the _____________________ matter. While you met with us for alimited consultation yesterday, we have mutually agreed that thisfirm will not represent you in proceeding with your claim [orchange as applicable]. Since we are not currently representingyou on any matter, we will not be able to monitor changes in thelaw or your circumstances which may affect the strength of yourcase.You should be aware of the fact that time limits _______________involved. We have not researched these time limits and weare unable to advise you on the applicable time limits. We urgeyou to contact another lawyer immediately if you wish thisadvice. You should be aware that failure to proceed promptly mayresult in your legal matter being barred by a time limit.If you wish to have a lawyer represent you and you do not haveanother lawyer in mind, we suggest you call ____________________________________________. ________________________ may be able tohandle your case.Thank you for contacting our law firm. We hope we will be ofservice to you in the future.Very truly yours,__________________________________________________CERTIFIED MAILRETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED