Thursday, June 16, 2022

McCormick: Worth It

Dear [Dashing Young Lawyer About Town], We appreciate you giving us a chance to discuss our case. We placed an order for some goods from Fastenal Company back in January, 2019 and the terms of the sales contract requires us to pay 50% of the total cost of the ordered goods before delivery and the balance after we have received the same goods. However, after we made the 50% initial deposit, we did not receive any goods as required. The goods ought to be delivered in February, 2019. More time was given to them to deliver the goods which they were still unable to meet with. Hence, we requested a refund. We have made several efforts to have them refund the initial deposit, but to no avail. We have therefore decided to resort to legal means since there is an existing agreement prior to the transaction. Find below details of the supplier for your conflict check. Naive Local Company Name Here We have suffered so much loss as a result of this failed transaction and we are ready to proceed with litigation if the need should arise. Let us know the best way to have this issue tackled and we will comply as long as we get results. Furthermore , we have concerns and would like you to respond in detail in your reply. Are they any foibles you see in this case? If litigation is involved, the distance gives us some concern with regards to court appearances. How can this be handled? How much is your legal fee? Do you charge on an hourly basis or contingency? What should we expect from you? Any guarantees? Please advise on your assessment of this case. A quick response will be appreciated. Regards, Courtney McCormick Group Chief Financial Officer Graham Group A - 2nd Floor South, 11 Old Jewry, London. EC2R 8DU C - +447868701851

22 comments:

  1. Also received July 2022:
    Dear {Attorney},

    We appreciate you giving us a chance to discuss our case. We placed an order for some goods from Fastenal Company back in January, 2019 and the terms of the sales contract requires us to pay 50% of the total cost of the ordered goods before delivery and the balance after we have received the same goods. However, after we made the 50% initial deposit, we did not receive any goods as required. The goods ought to be delivered in February, 2019. More time was given to them to deliver the goods which they were still unable to meet with. Hence, we requested a refund.

    We have made several efforts to have them refund the initial deposit, but to no avail. We have therefore decided to resort to legal means since there is an existing agreement prior to the transaction. Find below details of the supplier for your conflict check.

    Fastenal Company
    211 Lathrop Way Suites I and J
    Sacramento, CA USA 95815

    We have suffered so much loss as a result of this failed transaction and we are ready to proceed with litigation if the need should arise. Let us know the best way to have this issue tackled and we will comply as long as we get results. Furthermore , we have concerns and would like you to respond in detail in your reply.

    Are they any foibles you see in this case? If litigation is involved, the distance gives us some concern with regards to court appearances. How can this be handled? How much is your legal fee? Do you charge on an hourly basis or contingency? What should we expect from you? Any guarantees? Please advise on your assessment of this case. A quick response will be appreciated.


    Regards,
    Courtney McCormick
    Group Chief Financial Officer
    Graham Group
    A - 2nd Floor South, 11 Old Jewry, London. EC2R 8DU
    C - +447868701851

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  2. Good afternoon, I was referred to your firm by the state bar referral service. kindly advise if your firm handles breach of contract / business litigation cases. Sincerely, Jesse Gibson Assistant to Courtney McCormick, Graham Group.

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  3. We received an identical, less the address, email from "courtneymccormick449" at gmail.
    "Dear (XXXXXXXX),

    We appreciate you giving us a chance to discuss our case. We placed an order for some goods from Fastenal Company back in January 2019 and the terms of the sales contract requires us to pay 50% of the total cost of the ordered goods before delivery and the balance after we have received the same goods. However, after we made the 50% initial deposit, we did not receive any goods as required. The goods ought to be delivered in February 2019. More time was given to them to deliver the goods which they were still unable to meet with. Hence, we requested a refund.

    We have made several efforts to have them refund the initial deposit, but to no avail. We have therefore decided to resort to legal means since there is an existing agreement prior to the transaction. Find below details of the supplier for your conflict check.

    Fastenal Company
    7178 Cross County Rd Ste#101
    North Charleston, SC USA 29418

    We have suffered so much loss as a result of this failed transaction and we are ready to proceed with litigation if the need should arise. Let us know the best way to have this issue tackled and we will comply as long as we get results. Furthermore, we have concerns and would like you to respond in detail in your reply.

    Are they any foibles you see in this case? If litigation is involved, the distance gives us some concern with regards to court appearances. How can this be handled? How much is your legal fee? Do you charge on an hourly basis or contingency? What should we expect from you? Any guarantees? Please advise on your assessment of this case. A quick response will be appreciated.

    Regards,
    Courtney McCormick
    Group Chief Financial Officer
    Graham Group
    A - 2nd Floor South, 11 Old Jewry, London. EC2R 8DU
    C - +447868701851"

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  4. Received 7/20/2022

    Top of the day to you, kindly advise if your firm handles breach of contract / business litigation cases. I was referred to your firm by the state bar referral service. Sincerely, Jesse Gibson Assistant to Courtney McCormick, Graham Group.

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  5. What is their angle with this one (one of my partners and I got it too, but they actually went to the trouble of changing the purported locus of the contract and breach)?

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  6. Received exact same letter---scam! Obvious---what a waste of time!

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  7. Thanks for your response. I have been away from the office attending to some emergencies. I can speak later This week, anytime between Thursday/Friday prior to our discussion, meanwhile attached is a copy of the sales contract, payment receipt for the deposit and our email correspondence with Fastenal Company with regards to this transaction.

    Following our request for a refund, they appealed to set-up payment in 2 installments within a month interval of which the first installment was paid on the 1st of May 2019 in the amount of $497,500.00 after so much reminder and threat of involving a lawyer (payment receipt attached also). The balance was due in June 2019 and since then, all our efforts to have them remit funds proved abortive. Details are all contained in our attached correspondence with Fastenal Company.

    In summary,
    Total amount of goods ordered: $2,540,891.00
    Initial deposit made to Fastenal Company: (i.e., 50% of the total amount): $1,270,445.00
    Amount refunded (on the 1st of May 2019): $497,500.00
    Balance amount due to Graham Group: $772,945.00

    Prior to retaining you, please forward a copy of your retainer agreement for our review and signature. We await to hear from you. I will give your firm a call at my earliest convenience.

    Regards,
    Courtney McCormick
    Group Chief Financial Officer
    Graham Group
    A - 2nd Floor South, 11 Old Jewry, London. EC2R 8DU
    C - +447868701851

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  8. Received August 18, 2022:

    Top of the day to you, kindly advise if your firm handles breach of contract / business litigation cases. I was referred to your firm by the state bar referral service. Sincerely, Anna Cohen Assistant to Courtney McCormick, Graham Group.

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  9. Just received. It seems they should try a little harder to make it look legitimate.

    Hello Attorney, I apologize for our cold outreach, your contact info was found from your firm website. Please advise if your firm handles breach of contract / business litigation cases. Please respond at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Freda Huda, Assistant to Courtney McCormick, Graham Group. courtneymccormickgrmgroup@outlook.com

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  10. Mine was short and sweet, but still from good ol' Courtney McCormick:

    Received August 2022
    Hello Attorney, I apologize for our cold outreach, your contact info was found from your firm website. Please advise if your firm handles breach of contract / business litigation cases. Please respond at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Emily Cole, Assistant for Courtney McCormick, Graham Group.

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  11. Top of the day to you, I was referred to your firm by the state bar referral service. kindly advise if your firm handles breach of contract / business litigation cases. Sincerely, Jessica Luck Assistant to Courtney McCormick, Graham Group

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  12. I just got this scam email

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  13. Got this one yesterday, too.

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  14. Hello Attorney,

    I apologize for our cold outreach, your contact info was found from your firm website. Please advise if your firm handles breach of contract / business litigation cases. Please respond at your earliest convenience.

    Sincerely,
    Ann Scott,
    Assistant to Courtney McCormick,
    Graham Group.

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  15. Hello Attorney, I apologize for our cold outreach, your contact info was found from your firm website. Please advise if your firm handles breach of contract / business litigation cases. Please respond at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Emily Cole, Assistant for Courtney McCormick, Graham Group.

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    1. Received exact same scam email on Sept 13 2022

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  16. I just got this into my "junk" Outlook on Sept 4, 2022

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  17. I received a similar email on Friday (September 9, 2022)

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  18. Received the following:

    Hello Attorney, I apologize for our cold outreach, your contact info was found from (THE FLORIDA BAR). kindly advise if your firm handles breach of contract / business litigation cases. A quick response will be appreciated. Sincerely, Joy Cole, Assistant to Courtney McCormick, Graham Group.

    Sent from an "@icloud.com"

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  19. This is still making rounds. Courtney has an awful lot of assistants:


    Greetings, I think my previous email missed your attention as I haven't heard from you yet. Kindly advise if your firm represents clients for breach of contract and business litigation matters. I would appreciate a referral if this is not your area of practice. Reply back when convenient. I hope you had a nice day. Mrs Priscilla Taylor Assistant To Courtney McCormick Group CFO

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  20. I too received this email today:

    Greetings, I think my previous email missed your attention as I haven't heard from you yet. Kindly advise if your firm represents clients for breach of contract and business litigation matters. I would appreciate a referral if this is not your area of practice. Reply back when convenient. I hope you had a nice day. Mrs Priscilla Taylor Assistant To Courtney McCormick Group CFO

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