legal-letter
Drafts professional legal letters for personal injury litigation including settlement demands, cease-and-desist, notice letters, and response correspondence. Tailors tone by recipient type. Use when drafting demand letters, pre-suit correspondence, insurance claim letters, cease-and-desist notices, or litigation response letters.
Best use case
legal-letter is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Drafts professional legal letters for personal injury litigation including settlement demands, cease-and-desist, notice letters, and response correspondence. Tailors tone by recipient type. Use when drafting demand letters, pre-suit correspondence, insurance claim letters, cease-and-desist notices, or litigation response letters.
Teams using legal-letter should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/legal-letter/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How legal-letter Compares
| Feature / Agent | legal-letter | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Drafts professional legal letters for personal injury litigation including settlement demands, cease-and-desist, notice letters, and response correspondence. Tailors tone by recipient type. Use when drafting demand letters, pre-suit correspondence, insurance claim letters, cease-and-desist notices, or litigation response letters.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Legal Letter Drafting
Drafts litigation correspondence that advances settlement positioning, preserves rights, and builds a clean evidentiary record for personal injury cases.
## Quick Start
Gather before drafting:
- **Case identifiers** — case name, docket number, matter number, claim number
- **Recipient** — name, title, firm/organization, delivery method
- **Strategy** — purpose, desired outcome, deadlines
- **Supporting docs** — prior correspondence, medical records, incident reports
- **Damages** (demand letters) — medical bills, lost wages, future costs
## Header Template
```
[DATE]
Via [Delivery Method]: [address]
[RECIPIENT NAME]
[TITLE]
[FIRM/ORGANIZATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]
Re: [Case Name]
[Court Name] Case No. [Number] (if filed)
Our Client: [Client Name]
Matter No.: [Internal number]
Claim No.: [If applicable]
[Brief subject description]
Dear [RECIPIENT NAME],
```
## Body Structure
Draft in this order:
1. **Opening** — Identify client, state purpose, reference prior correspondence or deadlines
2. **Factual foundation** — Chronological key facts with dates, amounts, parties; cite supporting docs
3. **Legal basis** — Cite statutes, regulations, case law; connect to client's position
4. **Damages** (if applicable) — Itemized monetary damages with calculations, non-economic damages, ongoing costs
5. **Demand & deadline** — Specific demand or action requested, response deadline with consequences, payment instructions
6. **Closing** — Invite communication, list enclosures, provide contact info
When litigation is anticipated, include preservation language:
> Please preserve all documents, electronically stored information, and physical evidence related to this matter as litigation may be reasonably anticipated.
## Tone by Recipient
| Recipient | Tone | Strategy |
|-----------|------|----------|
| Opposing counsel | Professional, firm, respectful | Position client favorably; negotiate or preserve rights |
| Insurance company | Business-like, documentation-focused | Present clear liability and damages for coverage decision |
## Letter-Type Variations
| Type | Key Requirements |
|------|-----------------|
| **Settlement demand** | Lead with strongest liability facts; itemize damages; set firm deadline; leave negotiation room |
| **Cease and desist** | Specify prohibited conduct; cite legal basis; state consequences; document prior violations |
| **Statutory notice** | Meet statutory notice requirements exactly; use required delivery method; preserve proof of delivery |
| **Response letter** | Address opposing points selectively; correct facts diplomatically; preserve position for future proceedings |
## Signature Block
```
Sincerely,
[Signature]
[Typed Name]
cc: [Client name]
Enclosures: [List attachments]
```
## Checks
- Extract all available information from provided files before requesting user input; use placeholders for missing details
- Verify all names, dates, case numbers, and amounts against the file
- Base demands on documented losses; include interest and costs where appropriate
- Set realistic deadlines — allow reasonable response time while creating urgency
- Never disclose privileged or confidential information
- Include all referenced attachments in enclosures list
- Maintain firm but professional tone — no overtly aggressive language
- Flag in output that client must review and approve before sending
- FRE 408 considerations apply to all settlement communications
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