Demand letters and legal notices
Putting it in writing, in a form that holds up later.
A demand letter is often the first formal step in a dispute, and sometimes the last one needed. It is also a document the other side keeps, so it is worth writing as though it will be read in court.
This page is general information about a kind of legal matter. It is not legal advice about your situation.
WHAT THIS COVERS
Matters that may fall within this area.
Demands for payment, including unpaid invoices, wages, and services rendered
Breach of contract notices
Cease and desist letters, including harassment, defamation, and intellectual property use
Notice of intent to sue
30, 60, and 90 day notices for landlords and tenants
Pre-litigation settlement offers
Employment and severance related demands
Whether Yes Legal can assist with any particular matter depends on the facts, on a conflict check, and on current commitments. Nothing on this page is an offer to represent you.
THE WORK INVOLVED
WHO THIS IS FOR
Situations this commonly applies to.
Small business owners pursuing unpaid bills
Employees seeking final pay or severance
Contractors dealing with a client who has stopped responding
Individuals dealing with harassment or defamation
Landlords and tenants who need a notice served properly
Anyone trying to resolve a dispute before it reaches court
THE INTRODUCTORY CALL
What an introductory conversation can determine.
What you actually want the letter to achieve, whether your position supports the demand you have in mind, and what the likely response is. A letter written to vent is a different document from one written to resolve.
The introductory call is free and is limited to intake, scope, and fit. No legal advice is given during it and it creates no attorney-client relationship.
What contacting the firm does not do
Sending a message, submitting the intake form, or speaking with the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship, does not mean Yes Legal has accepted your matter, does not guarantee any outcome, and does not protect or extend a filing deadline. Representation begins only after conflicts are cleared and a written engagement agreement is signed.
RELATED
Other pages that may be relevant.
Disputes and Pre-Litigation
Demand letters, responses, negotiation strategy, settlement analysis, and pre-litigation planning for California disputes, built around your objective and your leverage.
Contracts and Business
Drafting, review, revision, and negotiation of California contracts and business agreements, structured around the decision you are actually making.
START HERE
Request an introductory call.
Describe what happened, what you need, and whether a date is approaching. Yes Legal will review the information and contact you about the next step, including when it cannot take the matter.
Contacting Yes Legal does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only after a written engagement agreement is signed.