GUIDELINES
- While giving professional advice, keep your language simple. The reader may not know all your professional jargon. In our society, people have different views. They might not like your advice despite your good intentions. Make sure to support your opinion with strong arguments, evidence or examples. It is best to include another person's opinion to support your advice and to protect yourself. Send a copy of this letter to a third party you trust, if you think it's appropriate.
- Explain the reason for writing this letter.
- Give your opinion.
- Present evidence, reasons, examples, and anything to substantiate your advice.
- Add a disclaimer.
SAMPLE LETTER
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]
[Letter Date]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]
[Subject: Normally bold, summarizes the intention of the letter] -Optional-
Dear [Recipients Name],
It's endearing that you approached me to ask for legal advice. After working for your family for several years, it feels good to know that even the younger members of the Janet family trust me enough to come to me with their legal concerns.
However, regarding the issue you mentioned in your letter, I believe this is something that does not require you to hire me as an attorney. Instead, the best course is to take directly this up with the lower courts. In this way, you won't have to spend on attorney fees and will only have to put out a small amount of money.
The first thing you'll have to do is pay a visit to the courthouse to obtain a form to apply for a hearing for your claim. Once you are given the opportunity to meet with a judge, relay your side of the story. It would be best if you bring with you all necessary documents related to the purchase that you made.
I believe that this will not be too much of a hassle, especially since you have all the evidence to back your claim up. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any other questions. I'll be more than happy to answer them for you.
Sincerely,
[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-
[Enclosures: number] - Optional -
cc: [Name of copy recipient] - Optional -
Sample letter giving legal advice as a family lawyer.
Further things to consider when writing advice letters to friends
Advice Letters
Advice letters are letters meant to give recommendations or guidance concerning prudent future action. Typically, these letters are written by a person who is regarded as knowledgeable or authoritative. Advice letters can be from a company to clients, managers to subordinates, or employee to employee. People write advice letters to help others make informed decisions and avoid bad actions. Some of the situations where you may want to offer advice through a letter include giving guidance on how to choose a career, advising clients on the best products, or advising a friend on how to deal with an issue. You may also send a letter to a subordinate to advice about certain behavior at work, etc.
When writing advice letters, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First things first, state the reason for this letter and maintain a formal and truthful tone. Communicate the advice being asked of you clearly and precisely, making sure that there is nothing that the reader can hold against you. State why you think it is important that the reader follows your suggestion. Where necessary, quote references you have consulted. Before closing the letter, you can ask for a reply.
Letters to Friends
Letters to friends are letters you write to people with whom you have a bond of mutual affection. These letters are like conversations and can be just about anything. They could be thank-you letters to thank your friends, congratulation letters to congratulate them, apology letters to say sorry, condolence letters to comfort the bereaved, etc. You could also write to your friends to share general information such as school and family news, what has been happening in your town, or just tell funny stories. Letters are special and show the other person that you are thinking about him/her. The recipient can keep the letters for years and read them over and over again.
Letters to friends are personal and are usually addressed to specific individuals. Since the recipient is a person with whom you have a close relationship, the salutation is more personal and less formal. Greet the recipient warmly and proceed to stating the reason for your letter. Share some information about yourself. Maintain a polite and friendly tone. End your letter on a note of anticipation to seeing the recipient soon or reading from him/her. You can also add a postscript for something you forgot to say.
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