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Demand Letters
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Professional Services Industry Legal Blog
Got a Demand Letter From Another Business? What to Do Before You Respond
A demand letter from another business usually arrives without warning: a supplier says you owe for goods, a customer says your work was defective, or a competitor says you took…
California Employment Law
Two Demand Letters Before the First Paycheck: What This Says About California’s Litigation Climate
By Sahara Pynes
A new client of mine opened for business in California less than a week ago. Fifty employees, good intentions, and a genuine desire to get it right from day one.…
Personal Injury
The Future of Personal Injury Demand Letters: How AI Is Transforming Legal Practice
Every personal injury attorney knows this feeling. You don't lose time writing settlement demand letters—you lose it reviewing thousands of pages of medical records, organizing treatment timelines, tracking missing documents,…
Chicago Business Attorney Blog
Demand Letters Are Surging in 2026. Here’s What to Do If You Get One
You open your email or mailbox and see it: A formal letter. An attorney’s name. Continue reading
The Velvet Hammer
How not to start a settlement letter.
Ninety nine percent of all plaintiff settlement/mediation letters begin with an iteration of this paragraph: Dear Defense Attorney/Insurance Adjuster. As you know, this office represents X who was involved in…
Achkar Law Blog
Demand Letter from a Lawyer: What It Means and When To Use It
A demand letter is a formal written notice that sets out a legal claim and requests payment, action, or resolution before court proceedings begin.In Ontario and British Columbia, demand letters…
China Law Blog
Why Demand Letters to China Suppliers Often Backfire
By Dan Harris
Why Demand Letters to China Suppliers Often Backfire Sending a quick demand letter to a China supplier can destroy your leverage. Twice last week, I had to explain that to…
Clio Blog
Generating Effective Demand Letters With AI: A Step-By-Step Guide
By Erin Walker
Most lawyers agree: a strong demand letter can lead to faster, better settlements—and help avoid costly litigation. But drafting one manually takes time, invites errors, and leaves room for missteps.…
ABC Legal Blog
Benefits of Serving Demand Letters With a Process Server
By Sarah Hess
Demand letters can be crucial in the debt collection process, often serving as the final attempt to resolve an issue before resorting to legal action. While most states don't typically…
Massachusetts Chapter 93A Insights
‘Presentment Requirement’ for Chapter 93A, Section 9 Demand Letters: District of Massachusetts Provides Guidance
The Chapter 93A, Section 9 demand letter presentment requirement allows respondents to evaluate risks and consider pre-suit settlements, as it limits claimants from pursuing relief not specified, thereby potentially avoiding…