Demand Letter Format

[Your Law Firm's Name]
[Your Law Firm's Address]

[City, State, ZIP Code]
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[Date]
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[Debtor's Name]
[Debtor's Company Name]
[Debtor's Address]
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Re: Final Demand Letter Prior to Legal Action
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Dear Mr./Ms. [Debtor's Last Name],
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On behalf of our client, [Creditor's Name], we at [Your Law Firm's Name] are
writing to formally notify you of an outstanding payment that remains
unpaid. It is important that you take this matter seriously as it pertains to a
significant debt owed to our client.
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According to the agreement between you and our client, as documented in
the invoice dated [Invoice Date], you owe a total of $[Total Amount Owed] for
the [description of goods or services provided].
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Regrettably, this payment has now become [number of days overdue] days
overdue, and it is our obligation to inform you that this delay will result in
the application of interest charges. Our client, [Creditor's Name], imposes a
reasonable interest rate of [Interest Rate] per [Interest Calculation Period]
for such delays. Therefore, as of the writing of this letter, you will be
charged an additional $[Interest Amount] for the [number of days overdue]
day period, bringing the total amount owing to $[Total Amount Owed +
Interest].
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We must emphasize that this letter serves as the final warning before our
client pursues legal action to recover the outstanding debt. It is in your best
interest to rectify this situation promptly. We kindly request that you remit
the full payment of $[Total Amount Owed + Interest] within [Number of
Days] days from the receipt of this letter.
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Failure to comply with this demand for payment within the specified
timeframe will leave our client with no alternative but to initiate legal
proceedings against you. It is our sincere hope to avoid such measures and
resolve this matter amicably.
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Should you require any clarification or have any questions regarding this
demand, please do not hesitate to contact our firm at [Your Law Firm's
Phone Number]. Our dedicated team will be ready to assist you.
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We strongly urge you to treat this matter with the utmost urgency. Your
immediate attention to this demand for payment will help prevent the
escalation of this issue.
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Yours sincerely,
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[Your Name]
Attorney | [Your Law Firm's Name]
Sample 2: Breach of Contract Demand Letter from Attorney
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[Date]
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[Recipient's Name]
[Recipient's Address]
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Re: Notice of Breach of Contract and Request for Remedial Action
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Dear Mr./Ms. [Recipient's Last Name],
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I write on behalf of my client, [Client's Name], to inform you that you are in
violation of the [specific type of contract, e.g., Non-Disclosure Agreement]
dated [Date of Agreement], entered into between yourself and my client.
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The specific provisions of the Agreement that you have breached are as
follows:
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[Specify the section/clause]: [Brief description of the provision] - This
provision mandates that [brief explanation of what the provision requires or
prohibits].
Evidence has been brought to our attention that demonstrates your
violation of this provision by [explain how this provision was breached in
detail].
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[Repeat as necessary for additional provisions that have been breached].
The above-mentioned breaches are serious and have caused, or are likely to
cause, significant harm to my client’s interests.
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As per the Agreement, my client is entitled to pursue various legal remedies
to address these violations. However, my client is willing to resolve this
matter amicably and without resorting to litigation, provided that prompt
and appropriate action is taken to remedy these breaches.
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To that end, we demand that you undertake the following actions by
[specific date, typically two weeks from the date of this letter]:
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[Specify the actions that need to be taken to remedy the breaches].
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[Repeat as necessary for additional remedial actions].
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Please be aware that failure to comply with these demands within the
specified time frame will leave my client with no option but to pursue all
available legal remedies to protect their rights and interests, including filing
a lawsuit. As stated in [specific section/clause] of the Agreement, the
prevailing party in any legal proceedings related to this Agreement is
entitled to recover attorney’s fees and other related costs.
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This letter is not an exhaustive statement of my client’s rights, legal or
otherwise, in connection with the above matter, all of which are expressly
reserved.
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We urge you to treat this matter with the urgency and seriousness it
deserves. Please feel free to contact our office at [Your Law Firm's Phone
Number] should you wish to discuss this matter further or need any
clarification.
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Sincerely,
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[Your Name]
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Sample 3: Cease and Desist Demand Letter by a lawyer
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[Date]
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[Recipient's Name]
[Recipient's Address]
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Re: Cease and Desist Notice for [Specify the Issue, e.g., Trademark
Infringement, Harassment, Defamation]
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Dear Mr./Ms. [Recipient's Last Name],
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I represent [Client's Name], and I am writing to address a serious issue
involving your actions concerning [briefly describe the nature of the
unauthorized activity or conduct, e.g., unauthorized use of trademark,
harassment, or defamation]. This letter serves as a formal demand for you
to immediately cease and desist all such activities and conduct.
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It has come to our attention that [describe the activities or conduct in
question with specificity, and where applicable, provide dates and evidence
of the actions]. These actions are unlawful and infringe upon my client's
[legal rights, intellectual property, reputation, etc.].
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Under [relevant state or federal laws or statutes], such activities and
conduct are prohibited and create liability for, among other things, [list
applicable - e.g., damages, injunctive relief, attorney’s fees, etc.].
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My client has the unequivocal right to [describe rights, e.g., use and protect
its intellectual property, be free from harassment, protect their reputation
from defamatory statements, etc.], and your actions constitute a clear
infringement of these rights.
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We demand that you immediately:
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Cease and desist from engaging in any further such actions or conduct.
[List any additional specific actions the recipient must take to remedy the
situation, such as removing infringing content, retracting statements, etc.].
Provide written assurances within [a specific number of days, e.g., 10 days]
from the receipt of this letter that you have complied with the above
demands.
Please be advised that this letter is not a comprehensive or complete
statement of my client’s legal rights, remedies, claims, or defences, all of
which are expressly reserved.
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If you do not comply with the demands set forth in this letter, please be
advised that my client is prepared to take all necessary legal actions to
enforce their rights and to seek remedies to the fullest extent of the law.
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We recommend that you consult with an attorney regarding your actions to
comprehend the gravity of the situation and the potential consequences of
your actions.
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Should you or your counsel wish to discuss this matter or if you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Law Firm's Phone
Number].
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Sincerely,
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[Your Name]

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