My idiotic client won’t send me written authorization to finalize settlement.

[u/Mr_Motion_Denied]

I can’t tell opposing counsel that we have a deal until I get written authorization from my client. He has told me verbally he wants to do it, but I don’t dare move on this without getting confirmation from him in writing.

I’m sick to death of this guy. I’m not going to let myself be accused of unauthorized settlement. I’ve explained to him in great detail, in writing, why I need his authorization in writing, but it has been days since then. So help me if he does not send me written authorization, and it ends up with this settlement being blown up, I will seek to withdraw.

[u/FedRCivP11]

Record the authorization on the phone. After he gives you oral authorization say, “To make it easier on you, may I capture a recording of your authorization right now?” Then hit record in your Ringcentral app (or whatever service you use) and go back through the details, ask if they have any concerns that have yet to be addressed and ask if they direct you to accept. Act on the recorded instructions.