Settlement Demand Letter

Category: legal

Apps Involved: Word, Outlook

Complexity: Moderate (3-4 apps)

Description

Drafts a settlement demand letter using case facts, damages calculations, and legal theories from matter notes and documents.

The Prompt

Using the case facts in [/CASE_SUMMARY] and the damages summary in [/DAMAGES_SUMMARY], draft a settlement demand letter addressed to [OPPOSING_PARTY_NAME], care of [OPPOSING_COUNSEL_NAME] at [OPPOSING_COUNSEL_EMAIL].

The letter should:
(1) state the factual background concisely,
(2) set out our legal theories of liability,
(3) itemize economic and non-economic damages totaling [DEMAND_AMOUNT],
(4) include a settlement deadline of [DEADLINE_DATE], and
(5) close with a reservation of all rights.

Use formal legal correspondence format.

Save to [/MATTER_FOLDER/] and send a draft copy to [SUPERVISING_ATTORNEY_EMAIL] for approval before sending.

Expected Outcome

A formal demand letter in Word, saved to SharePoint and routed to the supervising attorney for sign-off.

Tips & Variations

• Do not send directly to opposing counsel — always route through a supervising attorney first.
• Variation: adjust tone for negotiation-friendly vs. litigation-ready posture by adding use a firm but cooperative tone or use a firm litigation-ready tone.

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