Write a letter of claim

Almost without exception a letter of claim should be sent to an intended defendant before court proceedings are issued. This is not only a requirement of the court rules but sensible in an attempt to resolve the matter and avoid the need for court action.

The type of letter to be sent will depend upon the nature of the claim.
In straightforward claims such as for money owed all that is required is a simple ‘letter before action’. This will confirm the nature and amount of the claim and put the other party on notice that court proceedings will be issued after a certain date if not paid. We have a library of letters before action which can be downloaded and used as a template for writing a suitable Letter before action

It is important not to confuse a letter before action with a letter of claim. The latter should always be very carefully drafted as it will form the centrepiece of your claim and any negotiations to resolve a dispute. It should therefore include the legal basis for the claim and set out and justify the damages or compensation sought. Legal-Zone will draft a professional letter of claim for you to send and further advise on negotiations to settle if instructed. The charge for preparing a letter of claim of £75 includes advice on the merits of your claim and the damages sought.

This is how it works:


• Click the button below to be taken to the web questionnaire page.
• The cost of the "Letter preparation service" is £75 which can be paid by credit or debit card through our secure server or by PayPal
• You will be redirected to the payment page after you fill in our Questionnaire where you will provide all the necessary information for your letter.
• Once completed you will click to send the information to your own designated lawyer.
• Everything will be ready in maximum 48 hours.

It is important not to confuse a letter before action with a letter of claim. The latter should always be very carefully drafted as it will form the centrepiece of your claim and any negotiations to resolve a dispute. It should therefore include the legal basis for the claim and set out and justify the damages or compensation sought. Legal-Zone will draft a professional letter of claim for you to send and further advise on negotiations to settle if instructed. The charge for preparing a letter of claim of £75 includes advice on the merits of your claim and the damages sought.

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