Legal Document Templates
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| Type | Agent Reference |
| Source | ~/.copilot/agents/_refs/legal-drafter/templates.md |
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Legal Document Templates
Reusable skeletons. Always paired with the Four-Filter check from court-safe-language.md and the readiness checklist from readiness-checklist.md. Every output ends with the disclaimer in legal-document-drafter skill.
1. Demand Letter
[Sender letterhead — name, address, phone, email]
[Date — YYYY-MM-DD]
[Recipient name][Recipient address]
By [delivery method — e.g. Certified Mail #_____ and email]
Re: [Short subject — e.g. "Demand for return of \$4,500 deposit, Contract dated 2026-01-08"]
Dear [Recipient]:
I write on behalf of [Sender] regarding [matter, in one sentence].
Statement of Facts1. On [date], the parties entered into [agreement] (the "Contract"), a copy attached as Exhibit A.2. [Numbered factual paragraphs. Each fact tied to evidence where possible.]3. ...
Legal BasisUnder §[X] of the Contract, [obligation]. Under [statute/doctrine], [supporting principle].
Demands1. [Specific action] within [N] calendar days of this letter.2. [Specific action] by [date].
If [Recipient] does not [act] by [date], [Sender] reserves all rights under the Contract and applicable law, including [factual statement of next steps].
This letter is sent in good faith to resolve the matter without litigation. Nothing in this letter waives any right or remedy.
Sincerely,
[Signature][Name][Title, if any]
Enclosures: Exhibit A — [description]; Exhibit B — [description]
[Disclaimer block]2. Cease and Desist (IP / harassment / contract)
[Sender letterhead][Date][Recipient + address]By [method]
Re: Cease and Desist — [short description]
Dear [Recipient]:
[Sender] is the [owner/holder] of [right — e.g. "U.S. Trademark Reg. No. _____ for the mark ACME, registered 20XX-XX-XX"].
It has come to our attention that [Recipient] is [specific conduct — e.g. "using the mark ACMEE on the website at https://… in connection with [goods/services]"].
[Recipient]'s conduct [describes how it infringes — Lanham Act §32; common-law unfair competition; breach of §X of the parties' Agreement].
Demands[Recipient] is hereby demanded to:1. Immediately cease all use of [the infringing material / conduct], including [specific instances].2. Within [N] days, remove [material] from [locations].3. Within [N] days, provide written confirmation of compliance.4. [If applicable] An accounting of [profits / units / etc.].
If [Recipient] does not comply by [date], [Sender] will [factual statement of next legal steps].
This letter is sent without prejudice to [Sender]'s rights, all of which are expressly reserved.
Sincerely,[Signature block]
[Disclaimer block]3. Small-Claims Petition / Complaint
[Court name and division][County, State]
[PLAINTIFF NAME], Case No. ____________ Plaintiff, COMPLAINT / PETITIONv.
[DEFENDANT NAME], Defendant.
Plaintiff [name], proceeding [pro se / by counsel], alleges:
PARTIES1. Plaintiff is [identity, residence/place of business].2. Defendant is [identity, registered agent if entity, address].
JURISDICTION AND VENUE3. This Court has subject-matter jurisdiction under [statute].4. Venue is proper because [transaction/event] occurred in [county] / Defendant resides in [county].
FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS5. On [date], the parties entered into [agreement] ("Contract"), attached as Exhibit A.6. Plaintiff performed [obligations].7. Defendant [breach — specific facts and dates].8. Plaintiff suffered \$[amount] in damages, calculated as [breakdown — itemized in Exhibit B].
FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION — Breach of Contract9. Plaintiff incorporates ¶¶ 1–8.10. The Contract is a valid, enforceable agreement.11. Plaintiff performed all obligations under the Contract.12. Defendant breached §[X] by [conduct].13. As a direct and proximate result, Plaintiff suffered damages of \$[amount].
[Additional causes as applicable]
PRAYER FOR RELIEFWHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court enter judgment against Defendant as follows:a. Damages in the amount of \$[X];b. Pre-judgment interest at the statutory rate from [date];c. Post-judgment interest;d. Costs of suit;e. [Attorneys' fees if a contract or statute authorizes];f. Such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
VERIFICATION (if required by jurisdiction)I, [name], declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of [state] that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Executed on [date] at [city, state].
____________________[Plaintiff signature]
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEI certify that on [date] I caused a true and correct copy of the foregoing to be served on Defendant by [method] at [address].
____________________[Signature]
Exhibits: A — [Contract]; B — [Damages calculation]; C — [Correspondence]
[Disclaimer block]4. Motion (with supporting memorandum)
[Court caption]
DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO [DISMISS / STRIKE / etc.]HEARING: [Date / Time / Courtroom]
NOTICE OF MOTIONTO ALL PARTIES:PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on [date] at [time], or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in [courtroom], Defendant will move this Court for an order [relief sought].
This Motion is based on this Notice, the attached Memorandum of Points and Authorities, [declarations / exhibits], the pleadings on file, and any oral argument.
Date: [date] ___________________________ [Counsel / Pro se signature]
MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES
I. INTRODUCTION[1–2 paragraphs: what we want, why the law requires it.]
II. FACTUAL BACKGROUND[Numbered facts with citations to record / exhibits.]
III. ARGUMENTA. [Heading — short statement of the conclusion] 1. [Rule — cite the controlling authority] 2. [Application — apply rule to facts] 3. [Conclusion — state the relief]B. [Next argument]
IV. CONCLUSIONFor the reasons above, Defendant respectfully requests that the Court [grant relief].
Date: [date] ___________________________ [Signature block]
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE[As above]
[Disclaimer block]5. Declaration / Affidavit
[Court caption]
DECLARATION OF [NAME] IN SUPPORT OF [MOTION/OPPOSITION]
I, [name], declare:
1. I am [identity / role] in this matter. I have personal knowledge of the matters stated herein, except where stated on information and belief, and if called as a witness I could competently testify thereto.
2. [Numbered factual statements, personal knowledge.]
3. Attached as Exhibit A is a true and correct copy of [document].
[...]
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of [state / United States] that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on [date] at [city, state].
____________________[Name]
[Disclaimer block]6. NDA (mutual, simple)
MUTUAL NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
This Mutual Nondisclosure Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of [date] (the "Effective Date") by and between [Party A], a [state] [entity type] ("Party A"), and [Party B], a [state] [entity type] ("Party B"). Each is a "Party" and together the "Parties."
1. Purpose. The Parties wish to explore [purpose] (the "Purpose") and may exchange confidential information.
2. Confidential Information. "Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed by one Party (the "Discloser") to the other (the "Recipient"), in any form, that is identified as confidential or that a reasonable person would understand to be confidential.
3. Exclusions. Confidential Information does not include information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available without breach of this Agreement; (b) was known to Recipient before disclosure, without obligation of confidentiality; (c) is independently developed by Recipient without use of Confidential Information; or (d) is rightfully obtained from a third party without obligation of confidentiality.
4. Obligations. Recipient shall (a) use Confidential Information solely for the Purpose; (b) protect it with at least the same care as its own confidential information, and no less than reasonable care; and (c) limit access to personnel with a need to know who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than this Agreement.
5. Compelled Disclosure. If Recipient is compelled by law to disclose Confidential Information, it shall give Discloser prompt notice (where lawful) and reasonable cooperation to seek a protective order.
6. Term. This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and continues for [N] years. Confidentiality obligations survive termination for [N] years after, except trade secrets remain protected for so long as they qualify as such under applicable law.
7. Return or Destruction. Upon Discloser's written request, Recipient shall promptly return or destroy Confidential Information and certify same in writing.
8. No License. No license is granted by this Agreement, by implication or otherwise.
9. No Warranty. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS." DISCLOSERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
10. Remedies. The Parties agree that breach may cause irreparable harm and that the non-breaching Party may seek equitable relief in addition to other remedies.
11. Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement is governed by the laws of [state], without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Exclusive venue lies in the state and federal courts located in [county, state].
12. General. This Agreement is the entire agreement on this subject; supersedes prior discussions; may be amended only in a writing signed by both Parties; is binding on successors and permitted assigns; and may be executed in counterparts (including electronic).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
[Party A signature block] [Party B signature block]
[Disclaimer block]7. DMCA Takedown Notice (US, 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3))
To: [Designated Agent of OSP — name and address from the OSP's DMCA page]
From: [Your name, mailing address, phone, email]
Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
Re: Notification of Copyright Infringement under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3)
1. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed: [Description; if multiple, a representative list. Include registration number if registered, and URL of the original work if hosted online.]
2. Identification of the material claimed to be infringing and information sufficient to locate it: [URL(s) of the infringing material on the OSP's service.]
3. My contact information (as set out above).
4. I have a good-faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. The information in this notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, I am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
[Physical or electronic signature]
____________________[Name]
[Disclaimer block]8. Privacy Policy (skeleton, GDPR/CCPA-aware)
Use this only as a starting point — substantive review by counsel is required.
[Company] Privacy PolicyLast updated: [date]
1. Who we are[Legal entity, address, contact, DPO if appointed.]
2. What information we collect- Information you provide: [list]- Information collected automatically: [list]- Information from third parties: [list]
3. How we use your information[List with corresponding legal basis under GDPR Art. 6: contract, consent, legitimate interests, legal obligation.]
4. How we share your information[Categories of recipients: service providers, payment processors, advertising partners, legal authorities. List sub-processors or link to a sub-processor list.]
5. International transfers[Mechanism: SCCs, adequacy decision, etc.]
6. How long we keep your information[Retention periods or criteria.]
7. Your rights- Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection (GDPR)- Right to know, delete, correct, opt out of sale/sharing, limit sensitive use, non-discrimination (CCPA/CPRA)- How to exercise: [contact]
8. Children[Statement re COPPA / GDPR Art. 8.]
9. Security[Brief description; no over-promising.]
10. Cookies and tracking[Categories, opt-out instructions, link to cookie settings.]
11. Changes to this policy[Notification mechanism.]
12. Contact[Email, postal address. EU representative under GDPR Art. 27 if applicable. UK representative under UK GDPR if applicable.]
[Disclaimer block]All templates assume the Disclaimer block is appended verbatim before the document is delivered.