First to say - that's what your signature line is for. It's a work correspondence, not a love letter.

what about this one?

thanks,

I just use a simple "Thanks"

Hugs and Kisses,

peace be unto you

I'll end with a "Thanks, XXX" mainly for dealing with other attorneys

I always thought of the signature line as purely informational. I don't use "thanks" unless I've requested something. If I'm writing "Here's the XXX that you asked me last night to do for this morning", I'm definitely not writing "thanks."

GALLION OUT!

Thanks always works...as in I'm thankful I have a job.

I prefer "Konichiwa Bitches!" when ending correspondence with clients, and partners. When corresponding with colleagues/opposing counsel, it's usually "Holla atcha boy!".

Why say thanks on every email? Never quite understood that. I love when people say "thanks" responding to a client who is asking when it can expect to receive something.

"We'll have it to you first thing in the morning. Thanks."

Thanks for what?

Hey all. I'm considering doing either bet the company litigation or complex cross-border trarnsactional work. Is a certain signature better for one type of work?

"And that's the way it is, because Stone Cold [x] says so,

[x]"

I prefer a simple "suck it."

11:20 --

Isn't it, "And that's the bottom line, because Stone Cold said so"?

That is some classy shit though.

11:19 - as an HLS grad it would be appropriate for you to sign off "See you in the steam room"

"Cheers" makes you sound like a colossal D-bag.

Love,
[x]

i'm a "thank you" user. "thanks" is just a little too casual for me.

Dearest HLS '09,
In my experience, when a legal professional is engaged in bet the company litigation the best signature is "A'ight," followed by your name. In complex cross-border transaction work, however, the big shot attorneys tend to sign off with "XOXOX". In the end, it's really your decision. Make sure to go with whichever one suits your personality the best.

XOXOXO,
Franz

Salutations

11:19 just use the word 'trarnsactional," spelled just like that, as your signoff. You'll really go places.

Lat, what's with the advertisements showing the asses of half-naked horney house-wives? It's kinda embarassing to peruse your site in public places. Some A-hole might accuse me of looking at porn. Please address.

"See you in hell,"

On e-mails, I write "All the best", but in my mind, it's "Fuck off".

Using "Very truly yours" shows that you are badass. That is the language of dealmakers.

I use "Warmest regards." It is like a golden shower of joy.

What if you work in a major secondary legal market like Tuscaloosa, AL. Lots of times here we correspond with some of our major car insurance clients up north. Is it okay to sign off with a good ol' southern salutation?

11:27,

Certain of my pro bono clients get an "Adios Pendejo."

"Thanks" is so stupid. I can't believe it's the most popular.
Partner: "Why did you neglect to cover Issue A in the memo I asked you to draft? Thanks."
Associate: "I'm sorry about that. My fault. I'll research that issue immediately. Thanks."

OR

Opposing counsel: "I've had it with your tactics. I am moving to compel. Thanks!"

i'm a "thank you" user. "thanks" is just a little too casual for me.

Ciao,

"Best to your frog Leonard,"

Ciao,

TOOTLES

Take care

"Your Faithful Comrade,"

Bite Me

Smell ya later!

Later, hater.

Take it sleazy,

>"Cheers" makes you sound like a >colossal D-bag.

Agreed. Unless you're British. (Which makes you a douchebag anyway.

I prefer "Allahu Ackbar."

Take it easy, but take it.

Lat, the poll host you're using this time sucks. It said I already voted, but I did not, and I'm not on a shared computer.

"Ciao" is the worst.

11:16 is right: "Thanks", "Thank you" and the like must be the most overused (and misused) salutation around. Save it for when you have made a request of someone or when someone has provided you with something you needed. If you are doing a document distribution and not really asking for anything, why say "Thanks"? What are you thanking the recipients for? In fact, the recipients should be thanking YOU for deigning to include them on the distribution of your masterpieces.

"Cheers" is hugely irritating unless the writer is actually British.

Do you also walk around saying "cheers" instead of "thanks"???? God you're annoying

11:44 - WHHHAAAAAAAA!!!

Cry-baby. Why don't you just tell me what your vote is and I'll vote for you. Will that make you feel better?

PS - Franz, you're the idiot. 11:19 was an obvious troll.

I tend to go with the old standby: "I remain, dear sir [or madam]

your most obedient and humble servant, &c. A. PERSON"

11.44 - maybe someone at work stole your identity. i would be very paranoid right about now if i was you.

If someone is making a request of you, I think a short "Sucks to be you" is sufficient.

For others, I like "May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your doorstep." This is a bit long so make it part of your preformatted signature.

Sucks to be you,

Fondle-y

Hugs and babies,

I like to use "Stay Classy," or "FIRST!"

Cheers is for people who got an MPhil at Oxford and want you to know it. I hate that sign off.

"Toodles," or the more formal "Toodle-oo."

I, for one, am glad we are finally getting to the bottom of non-British cheers = douchebag. That's what this post should really be about.

Eat a dick,

why is there an d-bag exception for Brits that use “cheers”? Is it bc d-baggery is apart of their national identity?

11:48 - wow, you're a douchebag. Try some decaf.

I was amused to find that TurborTax signed the instructions page with:

"Many happy returns,
- TurboTax"

Cute!

I prefer just an N

look, guys in my high school used to say cheers all the time. no big deal.

Faithfully Yours, Ass Clown,
Anonymous

I'm a fan of "suck my hairy nut sack" or some variant thereof when I sign any document . . . this includes documents filed in court, especially when in federal court. I find that federal judges love that display of humor and it often helps to advance the client's position.

12:11, it's 11:48 here, I'm fine with my regular coffee. You sir, are the db.

That is all.

Cheers

1 time,

Excelsior!

The only time you should use "Thanks" is in the A&M phrase, "Thanks, and gig 'em."

Go Fuck Yourself,

[x]

Dear XXXX,

Please find attached the XXXX that I worked on all night.

Go fuck yourself,

XXXX

I alternate between two, depending on my mood:

1. Praise Allah,

2. Die,

Can we start talking about all the idiotic abbreviations of "thanks." Specifically, Thx and Tks.

Thanks is an abbreviation in and of itself, how lazy can you get?

12:20 - I like how you roll.

I prefer,

"By virtue of this firm's involvement, you should be aware that litigation is imminent. Regards."

i like to finish the email with something thoughtful and/or inspiring for the day, such as:

"CONFIDENTIALITY: The information contained in this e-mail message (and any
attachment transmitted herewith) is privileged and confidential and is
intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s). If you are not an
addressee, any disclosure, reproduction, distribution or other dissemination
or use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received
this communication in error, please delete it from your computer and contact
us immediately so that we can correct the error."

Sha na na na, na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye,

1st Year Associate

And the horse you rode in on,

XXXX

I use "Thanks y'all,"

Onward!

Some of the responses had me laughing out loud. I think I am going to close with some of these today.

"Allahu Ackbar."

"See you in hell,"

"Konichiwa Bitches!"

"Holla atcha boy!".

Excelsior!

Make it so,

worst website ever:

www.sullcrom.com

I fucked your wife,

X

I like "God bless"

Peace out bitches!

I send that to all my clients. Solomon loves it!

I prefer "Thank you" in business correspondence, but "Cheers" for personal emails, including emails to co-workers I know well.

The time it takes to type my name costs you $10,

X

JG, you are fucking KILLING me over here!

Why so *formal*?

At Wachtell, we sign-off with:

:-)

At OMM, we sign off with:

"Help! Get me the fuck out of here before I get fired!"

Yipee Ka Yay Muthafucka!

"Engage."

12:41: You wish you were British. Your friends roll their eyes at you behind your back. Your girlfriend cheats on you, but doesn't worry about it because she doesn't respect you enough to think you'll ever be smart enough to suspect her.

word to your mother,

X

To Infinity and Beyond

In Christ,

I prefer:

Busily,
[Name], Your Humble Working Boy

Yours in Christ,

I am Spartacus,

Spartacus

Who's your daddy?

Clients love these:

“Never tell me the odds!”

"“You know, sometimes I amaze even myself."

11:24, 11:41, 11:48(1), 12:30, 12:04:

Finally, some reinforcement for my loathing of "cheers" and the Americans who use it. SO glad this grievance has been aired.

Courage!

Classiest sign-off is an IRS Circular 230 disclaimer. Ya'll know how that shit go...

Thanks in advance. :)

"In Sisterhood,"

If you were standing in front of me, I'd kick you in the nuts,

X

I sign off with "Hello."

Confuses the hell out of people.

Hello,

[x]

Confuses the hell out of people.

Best regards, for clients
Kind regards, for amicable counter parties
Regards for internal emails and everyone else.

"Yours in babehood."

It's true. Google it, babes.

Steve Holt!

1:11,

You sent through my heart pangs of lament for that show.

My emails are the ones that say

"Bad #ss m*th@rf&cker," on them.

"Yours through His love,"

May the Force be with you,

x

And that's the end of that chapter

What about the people who refer to themselves as Esq. in their sig blocks. Automatic d-bags.

See you next Tuesday,

X

I've used "Warm best" for years.

11:31: That was hysterical.

warm vagina,

[x]

I used this one until I retired..

"Help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered,"

Yours in Christ,

12:54, the preferred expression is;

Yours in Christ;

+ [first name] Cardinal [last name], S.J.
Archbishop of [city]

They are treating me well here.

[X]

Hahaha. This one is fantastic.

Excelsior!

Him the Almighty Power
Hurled headlong flaming from the Ethereal Sky
With hideous ruin and combustion down
To bottomless perdition, there to dwell
In Adamantine Chains and penal Fire,
Who durst defy the Omnipotent to Arms,

Gary

AAAAHHHHHHHH right atcha,

[X]

X Lastname, Esq.
One Tall Building
New York, NY

Dear XXX,

We disagree with your interpretation of the order and look forward to your motion for sanctions.

Truly UP yours,

me.

Meliora!

11:35, 11:36: I can't believe you got fooled like that.

I like to conclude my letters to opposing counsel:

"Kindly govern yourself accordingly,

[signed]"

Unemployedly,

Cadwalader Associate

Will you be mine, wont you be mine, wont you please be...my neighbor,

[X]

I like "I fucked your wife" from 12:33, but it works only if the sender is a woman.

By the Power of Grayskull,

Adam

The power of Christ compels you,

Your Mother Sucks Dick For Coke,

Dear Partner d-bag,

I couldn't finish that memo for you last nite. Your mom kept me up all nite.

Your Mom Sucks Dick For Coke,
Pablo

1:51 - Pure gold!

Dear [name 1],

[text here]

Billing you .9 hours at $300/hour for this message,

[your name]

keep it stiff

god bless america,

[x]

"Best" is the worst. It's not far behind "cheers" in terms of making one sound like a douche, and it just makes no sense.

Best what? wishes? If so, all it says is that you're too "cool" (i.e., uncomfortable) to say something that actually conveys a sentiment.

I prefer:

Be sheltered in the branches of Yggdrasil,

-- [name]

this is by far the funniest comment thread in the history of ATL

These are awesome!
I'm cracking up at my desk.

Try this one out for size when copying partners and managing directors...

I Could Care Less,

John

Don't tell Nobawdy,

Laser

Or this...

I Sucked Your Husband's Dick,

The Gay Associate You Always Make Fun Of

Dear A-Hole Client,

I could fucking care less about your problems. I've got porn on my computer, my door closed and my pants around my ankles.

Beatin it at my desk,
McLovin

Thissen hissen thread has gotten me thinkin' dat weesa shuld do a thread about what'n lawyers use'n da Esq. and what'n peoples don!

This message will self destruct in 10 seconds,

[X]

Wishing that George Lucas had died before making Star Wars: Episode I,

[X]

With warmest re....oh fuck! Save yourself...they've already invaded...why am I taking the time to write this email still!?!?! ahhh!!!!!,

X

Rumor has it the gays at Lambda Legal sign all emails with Madonna song titles...

Like A Virgin,

Holiday,

Frozen,

Ray of Light,

Easy Ride,

You'll See,

Vogue,

Nobody Knows Me,

Don't Cry For Me Argentina,

Material Girl,

Rumor has it that the guys at Lamda Legal fuck collies

Yours in Peril and Prosperity,

Anticipating such action as you will take upon receiving this e-mail, I remain,

faithfully yours,

MY NAME

I've tried these:

Respect,

OR

Eternally,

"Thanks" is so stupid. I can't believe it's the most popular.
Partner: "Why did you neglect to cover Issue A in the memo I asked you to draft? Thanks."
Associate: "I'm sorry about that. My fault. I'll research that issue immediately. Thanks."

OR

Opposing counsel: "I've had it with your tactics. I am moving to compel. Thanks!"

So long and thanks for all the fish,

X

Works best in a farewell email.

My brother is "Wolf" from American Gladitors

Yours in indentured servitude (at least until the loans are paid off,)

X

Now you know, and knowing is half the battle,

[X]

Rectum, damn near killed em,

[X]

Dear Client:

You are fuckered. My advice is to pucker up and settle.

And that's the way it is,

W. Leland Cronkite, Jr.
The most trusted man in America

Standing right behind you,

Chuck Norris doesn't actually write signature, the letters assemble themselves out of fear.

There is no 'ctrl' button on Chuck Norris's computer. Chuck Norris is always in control.

Kthanxbai,

Suck it Trebek,

My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father, prepare to die!

[X]

Ceiling cat is watching masturbate,

[My apologies:]

Ceiling cat is watching you masturbate,

It puts the lotion in the basket, or else it gets the hose again,

the cool sign-off in 6th grade was:

Later Dayz and Greater Wayz,

[x]

and also:

Later Skater,

[x]

i understand that the former is also the preferred valediction for internal-distribution-only emails at the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit...

With the fist of an angry god,

[X]

I prefer "Peace Out, BitcheZZZZ" for women, "Peace Out, BoyZZZZ" for men (of course), and then I added "There's a Million of Us Just Like Me, Who Cuss Like Me, Who Just Don't Give a Fuck Like Me - Eminem" to my signature, where a lot of secretaries put things like "Have a Blessed Day," or some other feel good quote.

I think it's so rude to sign off with "Thanks," ... it assumes that the person receiving the message will take agree with your opinion or follow your instructions.

Your brother, your best friend forever,

[X]

Roll Out,

[x]

Keep it between the ditches,

[Name]

Stay black,

I call for a "valediction" thread like this once a week instead of a lateral job of the week.

Release the hounds,

Be Excellent to Each Other,

Bill S. Preston, Esquire

UNLIMITED POWER!

A gun rack, what am I gonna do with a gun rack? I don't own A gun, let alone many guns to necessitate an entire rack . . . what am I gonna do with a gun rack?

Yakshemash,

[text]

Jin Qui,

[X]

While your credentials are excellent, unfortunately, at this time we are unable to extend you an opportunity to join our firm.

....

Best wishes in your future endeavors,

Hiring Partner

[code for f**k you and your full justified, 12 pt times new roman resume and generic, boring cover letter]

And we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past,

[Name]

In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: It goes on. Sorry about losing your case.

R. Frost

I will return,

[X]

As Ever,
[X]

I use "Warm Regards" and have for years. It's lightweight, comfortable, works in any situation, whether formal or informal, and, best of all, it has that perfect blend of meaninglessness and pseudo-caring that are so important when corresponding with, well, anyone. Including you.

Warm Regards,

Me.

p.s. it's especially good if you don't want them to know whether you're really an uckfayed upyay snob, or just raised right, or both.

Impossible is nothing,
A. V.

i usually go with:

Lock it up!

Give 'er,

Whatever,

XX

I think that sums up most of our feelings about whatever stupid crap we're addressing.

May the jizz of your loins splash the face of a beautiful woman,

Your Fave Christ-Killa,
Da Sawfish

"Obama ackbar and death to the infidels.

OBAMA ACKBAR!!!!!"

Orange !