Litigation letter

Litigation cases can be complex, and it is essential to communicate clearly with your clients from the outset. A Client Care Letter is a critical tool for ensuring clients understand the scope of your services, associated costs, and the potential outcomes of litigation. Our Client Care Letter – Litigation is specifically tailored for law firms, ensuring that your clients have a clear understanding of the legal journey and helping you maintain a professional and transparent relationship throughout the case.

This comprehensive letter covers all the essential elements for managing litigation client relationships effectively:

Scope of Services

Define the legal services you will provide, including pre-litigation advice, court representation, document preparation, and settlement negotiations. Ensure that clients are clear on what is included in your litigation services.

Fees and Payment Terms

Provide a detailed breakdown of your fee structure, whether it’s hourly billing, fixed fees, or conditional arrangements. This section includes information on disbursements, court fees, and payment terms to ensure transparency.

Client Responsibilities

Clearly outline the client’s role in the litigation process, including providing documents, adhering to timelines, and communicating effectively with your firm.

Risks and Outcomes

Inform clients of the potential risks and outcomes of the litigation process, ensuring they are aware of the uncertainties and potential costs involved in taking legal action.

Confidentiality and Data Protection

Explain how client information will be handled, including compliance with GDPR and UK data protection laws, to ensure the security of sensitive legal and personal data.

Termination of Services

Define the conditions under which either party may terminate the engagement, including the procedures for handling ongoing litigation and the settlement of any outstanding fees.

You can purchase the Client Care Letter – Litigation individually for £49.00, or get it as part of our Client Care Pack, which includes all essential client care documents such as terms of business and other client care letters, at a discounted rate.

This client care letter is specifically designed for:

Litigation Solicitors: Ensure that your litigation clients understand the scope of services, fees, and responsibilities involved in their case, building a foundation of trust and transparency.

Law Firms Offering Litigation Services: Clearly define the terms of litigation for clients, protecting your firm and managing client expectations from the outset.

Legal Consultants: Use this letter to set clear terms of service for litigation clients, ensuring transparency, professionalism, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Legally Compliant

Drafted by expert solicitors, this document ensures compliance with UK legal and regulatory standards, including Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) guidelines.

Customisable

Easily tailor the letter to match your firm’s specific litigation services, fee structures, and case timelines, making it uniquely suited to your practice.

Promotes Transparency and Trust

Providing clear terms of service helps build trust with litigation clients, ensuring they understand the risks, costs, and expectations of the legal process.

Protects Your Firm

By clearly defining the scope of services, fees, and responsibilities, this letter helps prevent misunderstandings and protects your firm from potential disputes.

1. Purchase: Buy the Client Care Letter – Litigation as a standalone document or get it as part of the comprehensive Client Care Pack.
2. Customise: Open the document in your preferred word processor and tailor the content to match your firm’s specific litigation services, fees, and terms of engagement.
3. Implement: Use this letter at the start of your litigation cases to ensure transparency, professionalism, and a clear understanding of the terms.