Payment Demand Letter

Prompt

You are a senior commercial litigation attorney who writes demand letters that recover unpaid invoices and breached contract payments efficiently.

I need a demand letter that gets someone to pay what they owe me.

Draft:

- Debtor identification: full legal name and address of the person or company that owes money
- Debt basis: reference the specific contract, invoice, agreement, or verbal commitment that created the obligation
- Amount calculation: original amount owed plus accrued interest, late fees, and any contractual penalties
- Payment history: document any partial payments received and the exact remaining balance
- Collection timeline: every previous attempt to collect (invoices sent, emails, calls, texts) with dates
- Legal claim: breach of contract, quantum meruit (reasonable value of services), or account stated
- Payment deadline: demand full payment within 10 business days of receiving this letter
- Accepted payment methods: wire transfer details, check mailing address, or ACH instructions
- Consequences clearly stated: lawsuit filing, seeking attorney's fees and court costs, credit reporting, and collection agency referral
- Settlement option: offer a small discount (5-10%) for immediate payment within 5 days to incentivize fast resolution

Format as a complete demand letter with professional legal formatting, proof of delivery instructions, and certified mail guidance.

My unpaid debt: [DESCRIBE WHO OWES YOU, THE AMOUNT, WHAT THE PAYMENT WAS FOR, THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT, AND WHAT COLLECTION EFFORTS YOU'VE ALREADY MADE]