Demand Letters

In civil cases, a lawsuit is generally preceded by a demand letter. Writing the letter is usually the first step an attorney will take if they've been retained in some civil dispute. While most situations are not resolved with a simple demand letter, they are an appropriate procedure for initiating a legal battle and are crafted in... more »

A demand letter is a correspondence sent to another entity requesting a specific amount of money to settle a dispute over damages. Normally, demand letters are drawn up by attorneys and associated with a lawsuit or an insurance claim. Although the language used in them is strong, their main purpose is to do one thing: open up lines of... more »

Foreclosure is the legal process by which a mortgage lender takes possession of property securing a mortgage loan. Governed by state law, foreclosures may be conducted by courts or civil proceedings, and timelines vary, but all have the same basic steps. more »

The legal system is slow and sometimes ineffective. Sometimes it's just easier to try and settle a case in a few weeks or months instead of battling it out in court for years. One method of limiting your time with the legal system is composing a demand letter. Sometimes you can even write a demand letter without hiring legal counsel.... more »

Filing for bankruptcy is a regrettable event, but for many people, it is unfortunately necessary. When you accumulate so much debt that it becomes impossible to repay in a timely manner, declaring bankruptcy may be the only solution. But first decide what type of bankruptcy you qualify for and then take the necessary steps for filing. more »