- What is a demand letter from an attorney?
- A demand letter is a formal written notice from a lawyer setting out the facts of a dispute, the legal basis for a claim, and what the recipient must do — typically pay, perform, or stop a specific act — by a stated deadline. A well-drafted demand letter resolves many disputes before litigation by making the cost of inaction clear while preserving every right to file suit.
- How much does a demand letter from an attorney cost?
- Fees vary with complexity. A straightforward unpaid-invoice or cease-and-desist letter is usually a flat fee in the few-hundred to low-four-figures range. More complex matters — contract disputes with significant facts to develop, or IP infringement requiring evidence review — are quoted after an initial consultation. We confirm scope and fee in writing before any work begins.
- Do you handle both business litigation and transactional work?
- Yes. Our Services for Businesses practice covers disputes, demand letters, litigation, contract work, and fractional general counsel services for start-ups. We aim to be the outside counsel early-stage companies and established businesses can call before a problem becomes a lawsuit.
- Do you work with clients outside New York City?
- Yes. We are admitted in New York and Texas and work with clients through a remote practice. We also work with Lithuanian-speaking clients and businesses with Lithuanian ties on U.S. matters.
- Do you work with technology startups and remote companies?
- Yes. Our IP, Technology & Digital Economy practice is built for founders, software companies, and online businesses. We handle SaaS agreements, IP protection, trademark registration, copyright disputes, content disputes, privacy policies, and the other legal issues that come with building and scaling a tech-enabled business.