[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Defendant's Name] [Defendant's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Motion for Attorneys Fees Dear [Defendant's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing in response to your recent motion for attorneys fees, dated [Date], which was filed in the [Court Name] Civil Court Case No. [Case Number]. As the plaintiff in this case, I respectfully submit this detailed response to your motion. It is our position that your motion for attorneys fees lacks merit and should be denied by the court for the following reasons: 1. Invalid Basis for Awarding Attorneys Fees: It is essential to note that the North Dakota rules governing attorneys fees require a justifiable basis for such an award. Our review of your motion has revealed a failure to present any legitimate grounds for awarding attorneys fees. Therefore, it is our contention that your motion is without proper foundation and should be dismissed. 2. Absence of Legal Authority: Your motion fails to cite any legally binding authority or precedent in support of your request for attorneys fees. In North Dakota, awarding attorneys fees is governed by [relevant statute or rule]. However, your motion does not establish how the circumstances of this case meet the requirements set forth in the applicable legal provisions. Thus, we argue that your motion does not meet the necessary legal thresholds and should be denied accordingly. 3. Imprudent Billing Practices: Upon careful examination of the billing statements attached to your motion, we have observed a number of questionable and disproportionate charges. It appears that your billing practices have been excessive, as exemplified by the excessive hours billed for routine tasks. We believe that such charging practices are unreasonable and not in line with common industry practices, leading us to question the validity of your claim for attorneys fees. In light of the aforementioned reasons, we respectfully request that the court deny your motion for attorneys fees in its entirety. We also request an order directing an appropriate level of scrutiny on the billed hours and expenses claimed by your counsel. Please be advised that we will be filing a separate motion challenging the reasonableness and necessity of an award of attorneys fees in the event that your motion is not dismissed or denied by the court. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to proceeding with the ultimate resolution of this case and remaining open to any amicable discussions that could help reach a fair resolution for all parties involved. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Attorney's Name] [Law Firm Name] [Attorney's Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number]