Responding to Legal Claims

You received a demand letter or court papers and need to know what it means and what must happen next.

Common Situations

• attorney letter demanding payment
• accusation of breaching a contract
• summons and complaint delivered
• threat of a lawsuit

What happens next: The documents and deadlines reviewed first so a response can be determined before rights are lost.

The Real Legal Issue

A demand letter is a claim. A lawsuit is a court proceeding. You have a response deadline. Failing to respond allows default judgment without hearing your side.