COURT COUNTY .OF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... .. : Index No. - SAMPLE NONENGAGEMENT :LETTER Calendar No. DECLINING CASE AFTER RESEARCH OR INVESTIGATION* RE: Plaintiff(s) [Subject] -against- : JUDICIAL SUBPOENA : Dear [Name]: : Pursuant to my letter of [date], we have conducted [legal research or investigation] to determine :whether or not we felt you had a claim that could be asserted against [insert Defendant(s) : . .appropriate . name(s)]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. ............ The results of our [research/investigation] indicate that there is no enforceable legal basis for maintaining an action against [insert OF THE STATE name(s)]. THE PEOPLEappropriate OF NEW YORK TO (optional paragraph) Our opinion is based upon our preliminary research, however, we have found [insert number of cases] cases that support our GREETINGS: conclusion. WE you to consult another lawyer being laid wish a second We urge COMMAND YOU, that all business and excuses if you aside, you and each of you attend before opinion. affect your Court rights to pursue a , the Honorable Time limitations may at the claim, located at County of therefore, you should act promptly in consulting another inlawyer, or , otherwise pursuing your claim. o'clock in the room on the day of , 20 , at noon, and at any recessed or adjourned date, to testify and give evidence as a witness in this action on the part of the At this time, however, we are unable to proceed on your behalf. We are returning your original documents to you. ThankYour failure to your interest in our firm.as a contempt of court and will make you liable to you for comply with this subpoena is punishable the party on whose behalf this subpoena was issued for a maximum penalty of $50 and all damages sustained as a result of your failure to comply. Very truly yours, Witness, Honorable Court in County, , one of the Justices of the day of [Insert Lawyer's Name] [Insert Firm's Name] Enclosure , 20 (Attorney must sign above and type name below) *if you decide to decline representation after research or Attorney(s) for investigation, you should protect yourself and your client by (1) promptly advising the client in writing of your decision not to take the case or matter; (2) be certain to inform the client of his or her right to contact another lawyer for a second opinion; Office and bar a claim and and (3) inform the client that time lines may P.O. Address that his or her prompt attention is required. Disengagement and nonengagement letters are especially critical when a lawyer decides not to continue past a specific stage No.: the case. Telephone in Facsimile No.: E-Mail Address: Mobile Tel. No.: American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com COURT COUNTY .OF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... .. : Index No. : Plaintiff(s) RE:__________________________________ -against- Calendar No. : JUDICIAL SUBPOENA : Dear _____________________: : Pursuant to my letter of ____________, 20__we have conducted ___________________________ to determine: whether or not we felt you had a claim that could be asserted against __________________ Defendant(s) : . ._________________________________________________________________ .................................................... The results of our _________________________ indicate that there is no enforceable legal basis for maintaining an action against ________________________________________________________________ THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK We TO urge you to consult another lawyer if you wish a second opinion. Time limitations may affect your rights to pursue a claim, therefore, you should act promptly in consulting another lawyer, or otherwise pursuing your claim. GREETINGS: At this time, however, we are unable to proceed on your behalf. We are returning YOU, that all business and excuses being laid aside, you and each of you attend before WE COMMAND your original documents to you. , the Honorable at the Court Thank located at County of you for your interest in our firm. in room , on the day of , 20 , at o'clock in the noon, and at any recessed orVery truly to testify and give evidence as a witness in this action on the part of the adjourned date, yours, Your failure to comply with this subpoena is punishable as a contempt of court and will make you liable to ___________________________ the party on whose behalf this subpoena was issued for a maximum penalty of $50 and all damages sustained as a ___________________________ result of your failure to comply. Enclosure Witness, Honorable Court in County, , one of the Justices of the day of , 20 (Attorney must sign above and type name below) Attorney(s) for Office and P.O. Address Telephone No.: Facsimile No.: E-Mail Address: Mobile Tel. No.: American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com