In case anyone else need to respond to these folks and wants a Sample
Form:
Dear Ms. XXXXXX:
I have just received your lovely, personalized invitation to join the
ATLA. Although the Interim ID card is embossed with the name Hill Farrer
Burrill, as the letter of invitation is addressed Dear Attorney Burrill,
I can only assume that it was actually intended for our name partner,
Mr. Stanley S. Burrill. Mr Burrill is indeed a distinguished and
deserving nominee for membership in your organization. As a member of
the American College of Trial Lawyers, Mr. Burrill was listed among the
most prominent trial lawyers in the United States and was long
considered one of the finest condemnation lawyers in the West.
As the invitation was directed to our library, allow me to accept on his
behalf. He would do so himself, but as he has been dead since 1957, he
has gotten a little behind in his correspondence. However, rest assured
that his present state of health in no way effects his abilities as a
trial attorney. Indeed, when he appears in court nowadays the effect on
judge and jury alike is quite extraordinary.
As this is a personal membership for Mr. Burrill, kindly direct invoices
for his membership dues to his current personal address. Unfortunately I
cannot provide you with an exact address, but knowing Mr. Burrill's
sterling character, contacting him will entail air mail postage but not
require a fireproof envelope.
Very truly yours,
Robert Ryan
Librarian
Hill*, Farrer* & Burrill, LLP
Los Angeles
* Also deceased, and so upset not to receive an invitation to join that
they are no longer speaking to Mr. Burrill. Or anyone else.
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