Legal document drafting and generation skill. Use when the user needs to create legal documents, draft correspondence, prepare memos, write demand letters, or generate legal forms. Triggers on keywords like "draft", "letter", "memo", "memorandum", "legal document", "template", "demand letter", "engagement letter", "legal writing", "correspondence", "legal form".
This skill provides expert guidance for drafting all types of legal documents with proper form, structure, and content.
1. Identification (parties, date, subject)
2. Background/recitals
3. Operative provisions
4. Conditions and exceptions
5. Remedies and enforcement
6. General provisions
7. Signatures
MEMORANDUM
TO: [Recipient]
FROM: [Author]
DATE: [Date]
RE: [Subject - specific legal question]
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QUESTION PRESENTED
[One or two sentences framing the specific legal issue]
BRIEF ANSWER
[Direct answer to the question, with key reasoning]
STATEMENT OF FACTS
[Relevant facts in narrative form, objectively stated]
DISCUSSION
[IRAC analysis:
- Issue identification
- Rule statement with citations
- Application of rule to facts
- Conclusion on each issue]
CONCLUSION
[Summary of analysis and recommendation]
[LETTERHEAD]
[Date]
VIA [CERTIFIED MAIL / EMAIL / HAND DELIVERY]
[Recipient Name]
[Title]
[Company]
[Address]
Re: [Matter Description]
[Reference Numbers if applicable]
Dear [Recipient]:
INTRODUCTION
[Identify client, state purpose of letter]
FACTUAL BACKGROUND
[Chronological summary of relevant events]
LEGAL BASIS
[Applicable law supporting client's position]
DAMAGES/RELIEF SOUGHT
[Specific demand with supporting calculation]
DEADLINE AND CONSEQUENCES
[Response deadline, consequences of non-compliance]
RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
[Preserve all claims and remedies]
Sincerely,
[Signature]
[Attorney Name]