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I draft your demand letter and send it via USPS certified mail.

You tell me what happened. I research the law, draft a demand letter that gets results, and send it via USPS certified mail with signature requested. $575 flat fee for the letter — or $1,200 if you want a court-ready draft lawsuit attached as leverage.

Sergei Tokmakov, Esq. · CA Bar #279869 · 1,800+ projects completed
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What's included in my demand letter service

Email me what happened and I will take it from there.

Attorney Demand Letter

Everything you need to get paid or settle the dispute
$575 flat fee
3-5 business days
  • Attorney-drafted demand letter on firm letterhead
  • Legal research specific to your situation
  • Draft lawsuit attached to show credible threat
  • USPS certified mail (signature requested) + email to the other side
  • State-specific statutory citations
  • 30-day response deadline with escalation language
  • Up to two client revision rounds before sending, plus review of the first response with a short next-step recommendation
  • Rush available: +$150 for 24-48hr turnaround
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Every demand letter includes a draft lawsuit. This is what makes the other side respond.

Demand letters I have drafted

These are anonymized examples from recent client work. Every letter is done by me personally, with state-specific legal research and a draft complaint attached.

Unpaid Invoice — B2B Services

Marketing agency owed $28,000 for completed deliverables

Client ghosted after final delivery. I drafted a demand letter citing breach of contract with a draft complaint for unjust enrichment. Client paid $26,500 within 9 days.

Result: Paid 95% of balance within 9 days
Security Deposit — California Tenant

Landlord withheld $4,200 security deposit

Landlord claimed "general wear and tear" damage. I cited California Civil Code §1950.5 and demanded treble damages. Landlord returned $3,800 plus $1,000 in statutory penalties.

Result: Full deposit returned plus $1,000 penalty
Stripe Frozen Funds — SaaS Startup

Stripe froze $47,000 in reserves from a SaaS business

Business had 0.2% chargebacks. I drafted a demand letter citing the payment services agreement and state money transmission laws. Stripe released the full reserve within 14 days.

Result: Full $47,000 released in 14 days
Contractor Dispute — Incomplete Work

Homeowner paid $22,000 for a kitchen remodel

Contractor abandoned the job 60% complete. I sent a demand letter with a draft complaint citing contractor license bond requirements and CSLB violations. Contractor returned $9,000 and finished remaining work.

Result: Contractor returned $9,000 and finished remaining work

What my demand letters include

Every demand letter is custom-drafted based on your situation. Here is what I include in every single one.

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Legal research — Statutes, case law, and regulations specific to your claim
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Factual timeline — Clear, attorney-organized statement of what happened
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Damages calculation — Every dollar you are owed, itemized and supported
Draft lawsuit — Attached complaint showing you are ready to file
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Statutory citations — State-specific laws that apply to your situation
Response deadline — 30-day cure period with escalation language
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Certified mail delivery — USPS certified mail with signature requested + email
Attorney letterhead — An attorney's signature carries weight the other side cannot ignore

Types of demand letters I draft most

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Unpaid invoices — B2B, freelancer, contractor payment disputes
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Security deposit — California and multi-state landlord disputes
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Frozen funds — Stripe, PayPal, Square, payment processor holds
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Breach of contract — When the other side failed to perform
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Consumer disputes — Defective products, warranty claims, refunds
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Employment — Unpaid wages, wrongful termination, discrimination
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Insurance — Claim denials, bad faith, undervaluation
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Property damage — Contractor negligence, neighbor disputes, HOA

How it works

Tell me what happened

Email me a short summary. Attach any contracts, invoices, or correspondence.

I confirm scope and timeline

I reply with questions if needed, confirm the $575 fee, and set the timeline.

I draft the letter and attach a lawsuit

The demand letter cites the specific laws that apply, calculates your damages, and includes a draft complaint as an exhibit.

I send it USPS certified mail to the other side

Sent via certified mail with tracking. You get a copy of everything. Most matters resolve within 30 days.

Most disputes settle once the other side sees an attorney's letter with a lawsuit attached

Tell me what happened. I will draft the letter and send it via USPS certified mail with signature requested.

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What clients say about my demand letters

700+ reviews on Upwork

Demand Letter for Unpaid Freelance Work
★★★★★ 5.0

"Sergei drafted a demand letter for $12,000 in unpaid invoices. The client paid within a week of receiving it. The attached lawsuit draft made all the difference. Worth every penny of the $575."

$575 · Demand Letter
Stripe Frozen Funds Demand Letter
★★★★★ 5.0

"Stripe had $31,000 of my money locked for 4 months. Sergei's demand letter cited specific provisions of their ToS and payment services regulations. They released the funds in 12 days."

$575 · Demand Letter
Security Deposit Demand Letter — California
★★★★★ 5.0

"My landlord kept $3,500 of my deposit with bogus deductions. Sergei's letter cited CC §1950.5 and demanded treble damages. I got my full deposit back plus an additional $1,500 in penalties."

$575 · Demand Letter

Frequently asked questions about demand letters

What does the $575 include?

The $575 flat fee covers a single attorney-drafted demand letter on firm letterhead, legal research, 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-letter or multi-target matters are quoted separately. No hidden fees.

Do your demand letters actually work?

Most disputes settle after receiving an attorney-drafted demand letter with a lawsuit attached. The combination of legal research, statutory citations, and a credible filing threat makes the other side take it seriously. I cannot guarantee a specific outcome, but the response rate is high.

How long does it take?

3-5 business days for standard turnaround. Rush (24-48 hours) is available for +$150. I will give you a timeline before starting.

What if the other side does not respond?

If they do not respond within the 30-day deadline, you have options: file the lawsuit (I can prepare it for pro se filing at $1,250), escalate to a litigator, or pursue other remedies. The demand letter establishes your legal position regardless.

Can you send demand letters to companies in other states?

Yes. I send demand letters nationwide via USPS certified mail with signature requested. Each letter cites the laws of the state that governs your dispute. I'm CA-licensed, so for filing outside California I refer you to local counsel.

What information do I need to get started?

Email me a short summary of what happened, the amount you are owed, and any supporting documents (contracts, invoices, emails, photos). I will ask follow-up questions if I need more.

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