Claude Prompt Templates for Attorneys

You are a personal injury attorney drafting a demand letter to an insurance adjuster. Draft a professional demand letter based on the following facts:

Liability: [describe how the accident occurred and why your client is not at fault]
Injuries: [describe diagnoses, treatment, and current status]
Medical specials: $[amount]
Lost wages: $[amount]
Pain and suffering: [describe impact on daily life]
Demand: $[amount]

The letter should be organized with clear sections for liability, injuries and treatment, damages, and demand. Tone should be professional and firm. End with a 30-day response deadline.

Draft a demand letter for property damage. The recipient is [name/company]. The damage occurred on [date] due to [cause]. Documented damages are $[amount] based on [estimate/invoice]. The demand is for full reimbursement within 14 days or we will pursue legal action. Keep the letter firm, factual, and under two pages.

Review the following contract and provide a prioritized issues list. For each issue, identify: (1) the specific clause or section, (2) why it's problematic, and (3) what a better provision would look like. Focus on one-sided terms, missing standard protections, unusual risk allocations, and ambiguous language. Organize by severity: high / medium / low.

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I represent the [buyer/seller/service provider/client]. Review this contract and tell me: (1) which provisions deviate from what I would typically expect in a standard [contract type] in my favor, (2) which provisions deviate against my interests, and (3) what key provisions are missing entirely. Be specific about clause numbers.

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Summarize the following contract in plain language for a client who is not a lawyer. Cover: what the contract does, the key obligations of each party, important deadlines, how it can be terminated, and anything the client should pay particular attention to before signing. Use short paragraphs and avoid legal jargon.

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You are an immigration attorney responding to a Request for Evidence (RFE) from USCIS. Draft a responsive cover letter based on the following:

Petition type: [e.g., H-1B, I-140, I-485]
RFE issue(s): [summarize what USCIS is requesting]
Evidence being submitted: [list documents]
Key arguments: [summarize the legal/factual basis for the response]

The cover letter should directly address each RFE issue, cite the evidence submitted in response, and make the strongest possible case for approval. Use professional, formal tone appropriate for USCIS adjudicators.

Draft a personal statement for an immigration application based on the following client background. The statement should be in first person, organized chronologically, specific and detailed, and convey both the facts and the human story clearly. Avoid legal jargon — this should read as the client's own voice.

Client background: [describe relevant history — country of origin, experiences, family ties, current situation, fears or hardships]
Purpose of statement: [asylum / hardship waiver / VAWA / other]

Prepare a legal research memo on the following issue:

Question presented: [state the legal question]
Jurisdiction: [state/federal]
Relevant facts: [brief summary of client facts]

Structure the memo with: Question Presented, Brief Answer, Statement of Facts, Analysis (organized by legal issue), and Conclusion. In the Analysis, identify the controlling legal standard, apply it to the facts, and address any counterarguments. Note where you are uncertain about current law — I will verify citations before use.

Summarize the following statute/regulation in plain language. Cover: (1) what it requires or prohibits, (2) who it applies to, (3) key definitions, (4) exceptions or safe harbors, and (5) penalties or consequences for non-compliance. Flag any provisions that are ambiguous or frequently litigated.

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Outline a motion to suppress evidence in a criminal case. Facts: [describe the stop, search, or seizure]. The legal basis for suppression is [Fourth Amendment / Fifth Amendment / Miranda / other]. Identify the strongest grounds for suppression, the controlling standard in [jurisdiction], and anticipate the prosecution's likely arguments. This is a first-draft outline — I will verify all citations before filing.

Draft a sentencing memorandum for the defense. Client background: [age, family, employment, community ties, health]. Offense: [charge and brief facts]. Guideline range: [range]. Our sentencing recommendation: [recommendation and basis].

The memo should present a compelling narrative about who my client is as a person, the mitigating factors in this case, and why a sentence of [X] is sufficient but not greater than necessary under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a). Organize clearly with headers. Tone should be professional and humanizing.

Draft a plain-language letter summarizing an estate plan for a client. The plan includes: [list documents — will, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directive, beneficiary designations]. For each document, explain in simple terms what it does, when it takes effect, and what the client needs to do to keep it current. The client is [age, family situation]. Avoid legal jargon — this letter should be clear to someone with no legal background.

Explain the following trust structure to a client in plain language. The trust is a [revocable/irrevocable] [type] trust. Key provisions: [summarize]. Explain: what the trust does, who controls it and when, what happens to assets when the grantor dies, and why this structure was chosen over alternatives. Answer as if the client will ask: "So what does this actually mean for me?"

Draft a case status letter for a client. Matter: [type of case]. Current status: [where things stand]. What happened recently: [recent developments]. What happens next: [next steps and timeline]. What the client needs to do: [action items, if any]. Keep the letter clear, concise, and reassuring. Avoid legal jargon. The client is [describe sophistication level — e.g., "a small business owner with no legal background"].

Draft a letter to my client evaluating a settlement offer. The offer is $[amount]. Our demand was $[amount]. Case strengths: [list]. Case risks: [list]. My recommendation is [accept/reject/counter at X] because [reasons]. Explain the tradeoffs clearly — risks of trial, litigation costs, time, and probability of a better outcome. The client should understand what they are deciding and feel fully informed.