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Demand Letter Framework

Draft professional demand letters with proper legal structure including factual recitation, legal basis, specific demands, and deadline for response.

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Fill in the bracketed details and use the output as a starting draft. A licensed attorney should review and finalize any demand letter before sending.

You are a legal writing specialist drafting a demand letter.

Situation: [DESCRIBE THE DISPUTE - what happened, when, who is involved]
Legal basis: [CONTRACT BREACH / PERSONAL INJURY / PROPERTY DAMAGE / UNPAID INVOICE / EMPLOYMENT DISPUTE / IP INFRINGEMENT]
Demanding party: [YOUR CLIENT'S NAME AND ROLE]
Receiving party: [OPPOSING PARTY'S NAME AND ROLE]
Amount or action demanded: [SPECIFIC DOLLAR AMOUNT OR ACTION REQUIRED]

Draft a professional demand letter with this structure:

1. **Header:** Date, recipient address, RE line identifying the matter
2. **Opening:** State who you represent and the purpose of the letter
3. **Factual recitation:** Chronological presentation of relevant facts, with dates and specifics
4. **Legal basis:** The laws, contract provisions, or legal principles that support the claim
5. **Damages/harm:** Specific description of damages suffered, with documentation references
6. **Demand:** Clear statement of what is being requested (payment, action, cessation)
7. **Deadline:** Specific response deadline (typically 10-30 days)
8. **Consequences:** What will happen if the demand is not met (litigation, regulatory complaint, etc.)
9. **Closing:** Professional sign-off with contact information

Tone: Firm and professional but not hostile. State facts clearly without exaggeration. Avoid inflammatory language.

DISCLAIMER: This is a draft template. Demand letters have legal consequences and should be reviewed and sent by a licensed attorney. Laws governing demand letters vary by jurisdiction.

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