4 Tips for Drafting an Effective Settlement Demand Letter

The following is a guest blog post by Anderson Franco, who practices landlord-tenant, personal injury, and general litigation throughout the Bay Area. Before filing a lawsuit, a plaintiff should always consider whether to try for settlement. If settlement is the goal, then a settlement demand letter becomes a key negotiation tool. A settlement demand letter explains to the opposing party why they should pay money to settle the case immediately rather than litigating through the court system. An effective settlement demand letter can obtain favorable resolutions early in a case. But what makes it effective? Here are four tips for drafting a powerful demand letter. Explain liability in simple terms. Claims settle when one party recognizes they’re legally liable for the damages alleged by the injured party. So, in simple terms, a settlement demand letter should explain why the opposing party is legally responsible. This requires identifying the applicable…

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