DraftingGeneral / LitigationBeginner

Demand Letter Drafting Prompt

Drafting a pre-litigation demand letter to resolve a dispute or recover damages. Used in contract disputes, employment matters, personal injury pre-suit, landlord-tenant disputes, and more.

📋 Prompt — Copy & Use

Draft a professional demand letter on behalf of my client. Use formal legal letter format.

**Our Client (Sender):** [Name/Entity]
**Recipient:** [Name/Entity and address]
**Nature of Claim:** [e.g., unpaid wages, breach of contract, personal injury, property damage]
**Relevant Facts:**
[Describe what happened, dates, amounts, parties involved]

**Damages/Relief Sought:**
[Specify exactly what you want — amount owed, action to be taken, deadline]

**Evidence/Documentation Available:**
[List supporting documents: contracts, invoices, correspondence, medical records, etc.]

**Deadline for Response:** [Date — typically 10-30 days from letter date]

Draft the letter with:
1. A clear statement of our client's legal position
2. A factual summary of the underlying dispute
3. The applicable legal basis for the claim (breach of contract, negligence, statutory violation, etc.)
4. A specific demand for payment or action
5. A clear deadline
6. A statement of intent to pursue legal action if not resolved
7. A professional but firm closing

Tone should be formal, factual, and professionally assertive — not threatening or inflammatory.

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✓ Best Practices

✓Specify exact dollar amounts — vague demands are easier to ignore
✓Include all relevant dates for statute of limitations awareness
✓Ask the AI to identify the legal basis (contract, statute, tort) — it sharpens the letter
✓Have an attorney review before sending — demand letters can be used against your client
✓Set a realistic deadline — 10-30 days is standard

⚠ Limitations

⚠AI cannot assess whether the legal claim is valid — attorney judgment required
⚠Demand letters may have tactical implications — attorney strategy should guide them
⚠Do not send AI-generated demand letters without attorney review

Expected Output

A professional demand letter on legal letterhead format, approximately 400-800 words, clearly stating the legal basis, facts, specific demand, and deadline.

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