Intent to Sue Letter Template

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE LAWSUIT SENT VIA CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Your Phone Number] [Your Email] [Date] [Recipient Name] [Title/Position, if applicable] [Company/Organization Name] [Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Notice of Intent to Sue Claim Amount: $[AMOUNT] Incident Date: [DATE] NOTICE: This letter serves as formal notice that I intend to file a lawsuit against you in [NAME OF COURT - e.g., Small Claims Court, Superior Court, etc.] within [NUMBER] days if this matter is not resolved. STATEMENT OF CLAIM: 1. Background: On or about [DATE], [describe what happened - the incident, transaction, or agreement]. 2. Your Conduct: You have [describe the wrongful conduct, breach, or failure]: ☐ Breached a contract dated [DATE] ☐ Failed to pay amounts due ☐ Caused damage to my property ☐ Acted negligently resulting in harm ☐ Violated [specific law or regulation] ☐ Other: [Specify] 3. Damages Incurred: As a direct result of your actions/inaction, I have suffered the following damages: - [Describe specific damages - e.g., actual monetary loss]: $[AMOUNT] - [Additional damages - e.g., repair costs, medical bills]: $[AMOUNT] - [Consequential damages - e.g., lost wages, lost business]: $[AMOUNT] - Interest (if applicable): $[AMOUNT] - Attorney's fees incurred to date: $[AMOUNT] TOTAL DAMAGES: $[TOTAL AMOUNT] PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE: I have previously attempted to resolve this matter as follows: ☐ Sent demand letter dated [DATE] ☐ Made phone calls on [DATES] ☐ Sent emails on [DATES] ☐ [Other attempts at resolution] Despite these efforts, you have failed to [pay/respond/take corrective action/etc.]. LEGAL BASIS FOR CLAIM: My claims are based on the following legal theories: ☐ Breach of Contract ☐ Negligence ☐ Fraud/Misrepresentation ☐ Property Damage ☐ Personal Injury ☐ Violation of [Specific Statute] ☐ Other: [Specify] DEMAND FOR RESOLUTION: To avoid litigation, I demand that you: 1. Pay the total amount of $[AMOUNT] within [NUMBER] days 2. [Any other specific actions required] 3. [Additional demands if applicable] Payment should be made via [certified check/cashier's check/wire transfer] payable to [Your Name] and sent to the address above. CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO RESPOND: If you fail to satisfy this demand or contact me to negotiate a resolution within [NUMBER] days of your receipt of this letter, I will: 1. File a lawsuit in [Court Name and Location] 2. Seek recovery of all damages, plus interest 3. Seek recovery of attorney's fees and court costs 4. Seek any other relief the court deems appropriate 5. [Other applicable consequences] EVIDENCE: I am prepared to present the following evidence in court: ☐ Signed contracts and agreements ☐ Invoices, receipts, and financial records ☐ Photographs and video evidence ☐ Written correspondence ☐ Witness testimony ☐ Expert opinions (if applicable) ☐ Other documentation RESERVATION OF RIGHTS: This notice is not a complete statement of the facts or my legal claims. All rights and remedies are expressly reserved, including the right to seek additional damages discovered during litigation. I strongly encourage you to take this matter seriously and respond promptly. Resolution at this stage will save both parties the time, expense, and uncertainty of litigation. Sincerely, [Your Signature] [Your Printed Name] [Date] --- SENDER'S RECORD: Certified Mail Number: ________________ Date Mailed: ________________ Response Deadline: ________________ Date Response Received: ________________ --- IMPORTANT NOTES: • This letter creates an official record of your intent to sue • Send via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested • Keep copies of all correspondence and documentation • Consider consulting an attorney before filing suit • Court filing deadlines (statutes of limitations) vary by claim type