| name | post-settlement-correspondence |
| title | Post-Settlement Correspondence |
| description | Drafts structured post-settlement correspondence memorializing negotiation history and final terms in commercial litigation. Use when producing settlement confirmation letters, post-mediation summaries, settlement memoranda, or implementation checklists after parties reach agreement. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/post-settlement-correspondence |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | general |
| practice | litigation |
| language | en |
| tags | ["drafting","letter","summarization","summary"] |
Post-Settlement Correspondence
Produces a structured record of settlement negotiations and final terms for case-file inclusion, client reporting, and implementation tracking.
Prerequisites
- Settlement materials — offers, counteroffers, mediator reports, final term sheets
- Case identification — matter name, case number, court, parties, counsel
- Final agreed terms — amounts, payment structure, non-monetary obligations, release language
- Timeline — dates of negotiation sessions, mediation, and agreement
Quick Start
- Gather all settlement materials and verify final terms are fully agreed
- Confirm whether confidentiality restrictions limit what may appear in correspondence
- Follow the output structure below to draft the correspondence
- Flag any terms requiring court approval or third-party resolution before circulation
Output Structure
1. Header Block
- Date — correspondence date
- Re — matter name, case number, court
- From/To — counsel and/or parties
- Subject — "Confirmation of Settlement Terms"
2. Negotiation Chronology
Concise chronological narrative covering:
- Initial settlement postures and opening demands/offers
- Key negotiation sessions (dates, participants, format)
- Significant concessions and turning points
- Mediator involvement and recommendations (if any)
- Date and manner of final agreement
3. Settlement Terms
Monetary Terms — total consideration, payment structure (lump sum/installments/schedule), deadlines, payment method, late-payment provisions.
Non-Monetary Terms — injunctive relief, behavioral commitments, operational changes, compliance monitoring, future cooperation requirements.
Releases & Dismissals — scope of claims and time periods covered, parties released (including affiliates/successors/agents), carve-outs, dismissal type (with/without prejudice), stipulation requirements.
Restrictive Provisions — confidentiality scope and duration, non-disparagement, future-conduct restrictions, permitted disclosures (tax, regulatory, legal obligation).
4. Special Approval Requirements
Flag if applicable:
- Court approval needed (class actions, minors, incapacitated persons)
- Regulatory/statutory compliance conditions
- Tax reporting implications (1099 obligations, structured settlements)
