Stage 3 — Receipt Acknowledgment / Closing the Loop

Client-File Receipt Acknowledgment Generator

Generate a structured acknowledgment letter you send back to a former attorney after receiving the client file (or a partial file). Documents the date received, the format and condition of the production, what was received, what is still missing, and your reservation of rights. Self-contained, no signup, nothing leaves your browser.

Template tool, not legal advice. This is a free document-generation utility provided by the Open Bankruptcy Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 41-5159631). The tool reproduces template language only. The content, accuracy, and use of any letter generated are solely the user's responsibility. No attorney-client relationship is created. Consult a licensed attorney for advice specific to your situation.

Letter Inputs

Sender (You)

Recipient (Former Attorney)

Matter

State of Representation

For any state not listed, the default ABA Model Rule 1.16(d) text is used. Most states have adopted Rule 1.16(d) verbatim or with minor variations.

Dates

Optional. If a Stage 2 demand letter preceded this acknowledgment, enter that date.

Delivery Method (How You Received It)

Format of Received File

Completeness Assessment

Items I Confirm Receipt Of

Check every category that was included in the production. Each checked item appears in the numbered "Items I confirm receipt of" list in the letter.

Items I Have NOT Received / Still Outstanding

Free-text additions. Each non-empty line is appended to the numbered "Items I have not received" list.

Reservation of Rights

All four are checked by default. Uncheck any that you do not want included. Each checked item appears in the reservation-of-rights paragraph.

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One more reminder: Template tool, not legal advice. The Open Bankruptcy Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 41-5159631) providing free informational tools. Consult a licensed attorney before sending any legal correspondence. The accuracy and content of any letter generated by this tool are solely the user's responsibility.

This site provides general information, not legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for your specific situation.