Recent Answers to Demand Letter Law Questions

Stephen R.

Answered Feb 13, 2026

Sure. It’s wise to have an attorney review any correspondence you’d send to an adversary you’re contemplating legal action against and it is often the case that such a letter when issued on an attorney’s letterhead triggers a response. That said, employment law is tricky since MA is an at will state meaning an employer can terminate for any reason at all outside of racial/sex/orientation bases or retaliation . Obviously there are nuances, but these are the broad strokes.

Merry K.

Answered Sep 10, 2024

You can always write a letter and ask politely and professionally, and send the letter certified, return receipt, and keep copies of everything. If you pay an attorney to do this for you, it could cost $1000 or more. Or, for free, you can file a wage complaint for free with the state, here: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/wagecomplaint/#/ You are protected from retaliation from doing so (at least, in theory - there are ways that employer can subtly retaliate).

Bobby H.

Answered Oct 20, 2023

Although engaging a lawyer is preferred, there is generally no legal prohibition against a non- lawyer making his/her own demand or respoding to a demand provided you do not threaten violence or bodily harm or use any other language which may give rise to criminal liability. However, if the amount the claim is undisputed, and depending on the type of claim, there are provisions which allow a court to award the person making the claim his/her attorneys fees in addition to the amount of underlying claim if a demand is rejected under circumstances if the case goes to court. Thus, use of an attorney is again advised but generally not legally required.

Kimm M.

Answered Oct 13, 2023

As a general rule, the best approach would be to either send a letter in response that proposes the settlement terms you desire, or to call the individual and negotiate by phone.

Kimm M.

Answered Oct 13, 2023

Theoretically, you can resend the demand letter with revised terms. However, if the business never responded to your first letter at all, that probably would not yield a good result. The next best step in this situation would be to pursue other legal action.

Gregory F.

Answered Oct 10, 2023

What you are describing certainly sounds like a demand letter. A demand letter is simply a demand for payment of money or damages you are claimed to owe in exchange for avoiding legal action. I strongly recommend you consult with an experienced GA litigation attorney, such as myself, before deciding on your next steps.