| name | demand-package |
| title | Demand Package Compilation |
| description | Compiles pre-suit or pre-settlement demand packages for U.S. commercial litigation plaintiffs. Assembles demand letter, damages calculation, and exhibit set. Use when drafting demand packages, pre-litigation settlement demands, or breach-and-cure notices. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/demand-package |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | us |
| practice | commercial |
| language | en |
| tags | ["drafting","letter","litigation"] |
Demand Package Compilation
Assembles a litigation-ready demand package — demand letter, itemized damages, and organized exhibits — for plaintiff-side pre-filing or settlement negotiations in U.S. commercial matters.
Prerequisites
Collect before drafting:
- Incident/breach documentation — contracts, incident reports, triggering event records
- Damages documentation — bills, invoices, pay stubs, repair estimates, receipts
- Medical records (if applicable) — HIPAA authorization must be confirmed
- Correspondence history — emails, letters, prior settlement communications
- Witness statements / expert reports (if available)
- Demand amount and response deadline — confirmed with supervising attorney
Quick Start
A complete package has four components assembled in order:
- Cover letter — parties, file/claim number, transmittal statement, response deadline
- Demand letter — facts, legal theories, damages, demand figure
- Damages calculation — itemized by category with exhibit citations
- Exhibit index + exhibits — sequentially numbered, matching letter citations
Core Workflow
1. Draft the Demand Letter
| Section | Content |
|---|
| Introduction | Client identity, adverse party, basis for claim |
| Statement of Facts | Chronological narrative with dates, cited to exhibits |
| Legal Theories | Causes of action, duties breached, statutory basis |
| Damages | Itemized breakdown by category, total demand figure |
| Liability Summary | Why liability is clear; address known weaknesses proactively |
| Demand & Deadline | Dollar amount, response deadline, consequence of non-response |
2. Calculate Damages
Economic — cite supporting documentation for each:
- Past/future medical expenses (bills, EOBs, expert projections)
- Past/future lost wages or earning capacity (pay stubs, employer records, vocational expert)
- Property damage / repair costs (estimates, invoices)
- Out-of-pocket expenses (receipts)
