Legal Cover Letter to Judge

LEGAL COVER LETTER TO JUDGE

Court:    Case No.:    Judge:

Client Name:    Submitting Counsel:

Date of Filing:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Submitting Counsel represents Client in the above-captioned matter and has prepared the accompanying documents for filing and consideration by the Court in connection with the issues presented; and

WHEREAS, the documents submitted contemporaneously with this cover letter include those listed below and are submitted in conformity with the applicable rules of civil procedure and local practice governing filings, service, and proposed orders; and

WHEREAS, Submitting Counsel certifies that copies have been provided to all parties required to receive service and that the methods of service are described in Section 3 below.

NOW THEREFORE, Submitting Counsel respectfully submits the enclosed materials and provides the following information and certifications to assist the Court.

1. Documents Submitted

The following documents are enclosed for filing and consideration by the Court. Check each enclosure:

Motion    Memorandum of Points and Authorities    Declaration/Affidavit

Proposed Order    Other:  

2. Purpose and Requested Action

Submitting Counsel submits the enclosed materials to request the Court to:

(a) Consider and grant the relief set forth in the marked Motion and supporting papers; (b) enter the Proposed Order submitted herewith; and (c) schedule any hearing or further proceedings as the Court deems necessary. The legal basis for the requested relief is summarized in the attached memorandum and the declarations accompanying this submission.

3. Certification of Service

Submitting Counsel certifies that service of the enclosed documents was completed on: by the following method(s):

Submitting Counsel declares under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements regarding service and the contents of the filing are true and correct.

4. Confidentiality and Ex Parte Communications

The enclosed filing does not contain sealed or confidential information except where expressly noted in the caption of the filing. Submitting Counsel affirms that no ex parte communication has been made to the Court regarding the matters in this filing other than those permitted by the Court's rules. If any ex parte contact has occurred that requires disclosure, such disclosure is set forth in the attached declaration.

5. Notices

6. Amendments; Waiver; Counterparts

Any modification or amendment to the matters described in this letter must be made in writing and signed by the party making the request or by counsel of record. No waiver of any provision or right will be effective except in a writing signed by the party waiving such provision. This cover letter and any accompanying documents may be executed in counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original and all of which together will constitute one instrument.

Governing Law; Entire Agreement; Severability

Governing Law: This cover letter and the certifications contained herein are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which the Court is located, without regard to conflict of laws principles.

Entire Agreement: This letter, together with the enclosed filings, constitutes the complete and final statement of the matters submitted to the Court in this submission and supersedes any prior oral or written statements with respect to these matters.

Severability: If any provision of this letter is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect to the extent permitted by law.

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