Answer a few questions to see your expected outcomes, costs, and whether hiring a lawyer makes financial sense.
1Your Claim
2Evidence
3Other Side
4Results
Tell me about your claim
I'll use this to estimate your likely outcomes and identify applicable legal frameworks.
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Refund / Purchase
📄
Unpaid Invoice
🔧
Contractor / Service
🏠
Landlord / Tenant
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Employment / Wages
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Other Contract
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Legal Framework for Your Dispute
How strong is your evidence?
Good documentation significantly improves outcomes.
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Why Evidence Matters
Contract formation requires offer, acceptance, and consideration. Written evidence proves these elements existed. Without documentation, disputes become "he said/she said" situations that are harder to win. Courts and opposing parties take claims more seriously when you can produce receipts, emails, text messages, or contracts.
About the other party
This helps us assess how likely they are to respond and what leverage you have.
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Your Negotiating Leverage
Leverage determines negotiating power. Your leverage depends on: (1) Alternative remedies like chargebacks, platform disputes, or regulatory complaints; (2) Credible litigation threat - whether you'd actually file in small claims; (3) Reputational pressure - reviews and social media exposure. The more options you have, the more seriously the other side takes your demand.
Just want it over ($0)Moderate effort ($250)I'll fight ($500+)
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A Demand Letter Is Likely Worth It
Your expected net benefit is positive, even accounting for costs and risks.
+$1,250
Expected Net Benefit
65%
Chance of Some Recovery
30%
Break-Even Threshold
⚖ Legal Analysis of Your Case
Overall Success Probability
0%50%100%
📈 Possible Outcomes
No Payment
35%
$0
Lowball Offer
20%
$500
Partial Settlement
30%
$2,500
Full/Near-Full
15%
$4,750
Outcome Distribution
35%
20%
30%
15%
No Payment
Lowball
Partial
Full
💡 Other Options to Consider
Compare Your Options
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DIY Letter
Cost: $0
+$650
Expected Net
Success rate35%
You doEverything
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DIY-Assist
Cost: $240
+$560
Expected Net
Success rate45%
You getLegal memo
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Full Letter
Cost: $450
+$1,250
Expected Net
Success rate65%
You getFull service
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Small Claims
Cost: $75-200
+$800
Expected Net
Success rate50%
Time2-4 months
DIY-Assist ($240)
I write a legal opinion memo with your arguments. You send it yourself to PayPal/bank/seller. Good for weaker cases or tight budgets.
Full Demand Letter ($450)
I draft, sign, and send a formal demand on law firm letterhead via certified mail + email. Includes one follow-up if needed.
⚠ Costs & Risks to Consider
⏱Time InvestmentLOW
~2-5 hours over 2-3 weeks
💬Retaliation RiskMEDIUM
Possible negative review, ~$100-300 hassle value
📈Escalation CostLOW
Small claims: $75-200 if needed
📈 How to Improve Your Odds
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Get screenshots of the original promises or ads
+15%
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Document a clear written refusal from them
+10%
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Gather all payment receipts and invoices
+8%
Ready to Move Forward?
Based on your inputs, a demand letter appears to be a good investment for your situation.
This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes only. Results vary based on specific facts.
This is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.