Your business partner owes you money.
I will get it back.
Partner disputes, co-founder disagreements, operating agreement breaches, profit distribution disputes, unauthorized transactions, capital call defaults. $575 flat fee for the demand letter (USPS certified mail, signature requested). $1,200 if you want a draft lawsuit attached.
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Tell me about the entity, the breach, and the money at issue. I scope the right package: the $575 attorney demand letter, or the $1,200 letter plus a court-ready draft complaint attached as leverage. A full review of your operating agreement and documents is the $240 Written Attorney Consultation, not this chat. AI-generated legal information, attorney-supervised, not legal advice.
One attorney letter on firm letterhead, with operating-agreement analysis, breach identification, and state partnership-law citations. USPS certified mail (signature requested) plus email, up to two client revision rounds before sending, review of the other side's first substantive response with a short next-step recommendation, and a narrow counter-response if strategically appropriate. Multi-round negotiation is the $1,500 Pre-Litigation Negotiation Phase.
Everything in the $575 letter plus a court-ready draft complaint or arbitration demand prepared in parallel and attached as settlement leverage. It is not filed automatically; it shows your partner you are ready to file if they do not respond. Up to two revision rounds; first-response review and a narrow counter-response if strategically appropriate are included.
Yes. I handle operating-agreement breaches, profit-distribution disputes, capital-call defaults, fiduciary-duty violations, unauthorized transactions, buy-sell and buyout disputes, partnership dissolution, and non-compete violations by departing partners. The demand letter cites the breached provisions and the default rules under your state's partnership law where there is no written agreement.
The $575 and $1,200 packages include review of the first response and a narrow counter if it makes sense. If the matter moves into multi-round back-and-forth, that is the separate $1,500 Pre-Litigation Negotiation Phase: additional counter-letters, written settlement negotiation through settlement or impasse, and one settlement-agreement or mutual-release review. Filing, arbitration initiation, and appearing as counsel are quoted separately. Multi-target matters are quoted separately.
The operating agreement, LLC agreement, or partnership agreement; the cap table or ownership breakdown; relevant financials or proof of what is owed; and any prior correspondence with the partner. If there is no written agreement, I cite the default rules under your state's partnership law. Upload them in the chat or email them.
Business Partner Demand Letter - $575 Flat Fee
Everything you need to collect from a partner who breached your agreement.
Attorney Demand Letter
- Attorney-drafted letter on firm letterhead
- Operating agreement analysis
- Breach identification and damages calculation
- State-specific partnership law citations
- USPS certified mail, signature requested + email
- Up to two client revision rounds before sending
- Review of the other side's first substantive response with a short next-step recommendation, plus a narrow counter-response if strategically appropriate
- Rush available: +$150 for 24-48hr turnaround
Litigation-Leverage Demand Package
- Everything in the $575 attorney demand letter
- Court-ready draft complaint or arbitration demand prepared in parallel and attached as settlement leverage
- The draft pleading is not filed automatically; it shows your partner you are ready to file if they do not respond
- Up to two client revision rounds before sending
- First-response review with a short next-step recommendation, plus a narrow counter-response if strategically appropriate
Rush available: +$150 for 24-48 hour turnaround. Continued multi-round negotiation after a substantive response is the separate $1,500 Pre-Litigation Negotiation Phase. Multi-target matters are quoted separately.
What my demand letters accomplish
These are anonymized examples from recent business partner disputes. Every demand letter is drafted by me personally, not by AI and not by a paralegal.
Partner took $85K in unauthorized distributions
Partner withdrew $85,000 from the LLC operating account without authorization. I cited UPA §401 and the operating agreement's distribution provisions. Attached a draft breach of fiduciary duty complaint.
Co-founder left with client list and trade secrets
Departing co-founder took the customer database and proprietary pricing model. Demand letter cited CUTSA (California Uniform Trade Secrets Act) and the non-compete clause in the operating agreement.
LLC member refused $50K capital call
Operating agreement required members to contribute additional capital when called. One member refused the $50,000 call. I cited the operating agreement's dilution clause and attached a draft breach of contract complaint.
Managing partner refused to provide financial statements
Managing partner stonewalled silent partner's requests for financial records. I cited UPA §403 (inspection rights) and the operating agreement's quarterly reporting requirement.
What my demand letters cover
Business partner disputes take many forms. Here are the most common issues I handle in demand letters.
How it works
Send me your operating agreement and dispute details
Email me the operating agreement, LLC agreement, or partnership agreement. Explain what your partner did and what you want (money, exit, accounting, etc.).
I analyze the breach and calculate damages
I review the operating agreement to identify the specific provisions your partner violated. I calculate damages and identify all applicable legal claims.
I draft the demand letter
I write the demand letter on firm letterhead citing the breached provisions and state partnership law. If you choose the $1,200 Litigation-Leverage Demand Package, I also prepare a court-ready draft complaint or arbitration demand and attach it as leverage, showing your partner I am prepared to file immediately if they do not respond.
I send via USPS certified mail, signature requested
The letter is sent via USPS certified mail with signature requested, plus email if available. You receive tracking information and a copy of everything sent. I then review the other side's first substantive response and recommend the next step.
Business partnerships fail. Your money should not disappear with them.
Send me your operating agreement and dispute details. I will confirm the fee and what I need from you.
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"My business partner took unauthorized draws from the company account. Sergei drafted a demand letter citing our operating agreement and attached a draft lawsuit. My partner's attorney called within 3 days and we settled for full repayment plus interest. Worth every penny."
"One of our LLC members refused to honor the buy-sell agreement when another member wanted to exit. Sergei analyzed the operating agreement, calculated the buyout price, and sent a demand letter with a draft complaint. The holdout member agreed to the buyout within 10 days."
"My co-founder left the company and immediately started a competing business in violation of our operating agreement. Sergei sent a demand letter with a TRO draft attached. The competing business was shut down within a week and we settled for $20K in damages."
Frequently asked questions
What does a business partner demand letter include?
The $575 flat fee covers a single attorney-drafted demand letter on firm letterhead, operating agreement analysis, breach identification and damages calculation, state-specific partnership law citations, USPS certified mail (signature requested) plus email delivery, up to two client revision rounds before sending, and review of the first response with a short next-step recommendation. The $1,200 Litigation-Leverage Demand Package adds a court-ready draft complaint or arbitration demand attached as settlement leverage. Continued negotiation after a substantive response is the separate $1,500 Pre-Litigation Negotiation Phase. Multi-target matters are quoted separately.
How long does it take to prepare a business partner demand letter?
Standard turnaround is 3-5 business days. Rush service (24-48 hours) is available for an additional $150. I will confirm the timeline after reviewing your operating agreement and dispute details.
What types of business partner disputes do you handle?
I handle operating agreement breaches, profit distribution disputes, capital call defaults, fiduciary duty violations, unauthorized transactions, partnership dissolution disputes, buy-sell agreement disputes, and non-compete violations by departing partners.
Do you need to see my operating agreement?
Yes. I need to review your operating agreement, LLC agreement, or partnership agreement to identify the specific provisions your partner breached. If you operate without a written agreement, I will cite the default rules under your state's partnership law (typically the Uniform Partnership Act or Revised Uniform Partnership Act).
When do you attach a draft lawsuit to the demand letter?
The court-ready draft complaint or arbitration demand is part of the $1,200 Litigation-Leverage Demand Package, not the $575 letter. When it is included, it shows your partner (and their attorney, if they have one) that you are prepared to file immediately if they do not respond. It demonstrates that this is not an idle threat. In my experience, attaching a draft complaint significantly increases the response rate and settlement likelihood.
What happens if my partner does not respond to the demand letter?
If your partner does not respond within the deadline (typically 14-21 days), you have several options: negotiate separately, engage me for further representation, or, if you chose the $1,200 package, file the draft lawsuit that was attached. Whatever I prepare for you is yours to use however you see fit.