★★★★★
“I sent the letter on a Wednesday. He paid me Friday. For $129, that's the best money I've ever spent on my small business.”
Marisol R.
Salon owner · Tampa, FL · Recovered $4,220
Legal · Self-service · From $129
Recover what you're owed, without hiring a lawyer.
Sue helps individuals and small businesses send demand letters drafted by licensed attorneys and prepare small claims paperwork. Most cases settle before court, in days, not months.
★★★★★
4.9/5 · 2,400+ verified reviews$10M+ recovered for customers
CERTIFIED · SENT
REF #SU-24-0481
APR 12, 2026
USPS 7019 2280 0001
APR 12, 2026
USPS 7019 2280 0001
Re: Demand for Payment — $4,220.00
Dear Mr. Halsey,
This letter constitutes formal notice that the sum of four thousand two hundred twenty dollars remains outstanding for services rendered on March 4, 2026.
You are hereby given ten (10) business days from receipt to remit the full amount. Failure to do so will result in the filing of a small claims action, including all applicable fees and interest.
Renata M.
Paid in full
6 days after delivery
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How it works
From unpaid to paid, in three simple steps.
Most disputes don't need a courtroom, they need a clear, credible demand. Sue gives your claim the weight of formal dispute resolution letterhead, without the legal bill.
Step 01
Tell us who owes you.
Answer a short questionnaire about the dispute. Our guided flow adapts to your situation and flags missing information.
Typical time: 4 minutes
Step 02
We send a certified letter.
A licensed attorney on our team drafts your letter from the facts you gave us. We print it, mail it USPS Certified with tracking, and deliver proof of delivery back to you.
Delivered in: 2–4 business days
Step 03
Get paid — or prep for court.
85% of cases settle after the letter. If not, we'll guide you through small claims with county-specific forms and checklists.
Average settlement: 6 days
$10M+
Recovered for customers across all 50 states
85%
Of demand letters paid before court action
6d
Median time from letter delivery to payment
4.9/5
Average customer rating (2,400+ reviews)
Drafted by our attorneys
Legal letters with the weight of a law firm, written for you.
You tell us the who, what, and when. A licensed attorney on our team drafts your demand letter from scratch — no templates, no form-fill — tailored to your state and the specifics of your dispute.
- Hand-drafted by a licensed attorney in your state
- Tailored to your facts and your state's laws — every letter is original
- Printed on formal dispute-resolution letterhead and mailed USPS Certified
- Full copy archive accessible for 7 years
DEMAND LETTER · DL-02PAGE 1 / 2
Re: Outstanding Invoice No. 2026-0481
Dear Mr. Halsey,
Please consider this letter a final and formal demand for payment of the outstanding balance of $4,220.00, owed for contracted services rendered on March 4, 2026, pursuant to the agreement executed on February 12, 2026.
Despite multiple good-faith attempts to resolve this matter informally, including emails dated March 18 and April 2, 2026, payment has not been received.
You are hereby given ten (10) business days from the date of this letter's receipt to tender the full amount. Payment may be made by certified check or electronic transfer to the account on record.
Failure to remit payment within the specified timeframe will result in the filing of a civil action in the Hillsborough County Small Claims Court for the principal amount, plus all statutory interest, court costs, and any applicable attorney's fees.
Always in the loop
Watch your case move, in real time.
From the moment your letter is drafted to the day you're paid, every step is tracked, timestamped, and documented. No more wondering what's happening.
- Live USPS Certified Mail tracking
- Email & SMS alerts on delivery and response
- Automatic reminders & deadline management
- Evidence vault for invoices, messages, receipts
Case SU-24-0481
Halsey Contracting, LLC
- APR 10, 09:24
Intake complete
Dispute details & evidence collected
- APR 10, 14:02
Attorney drafts letter
Written from scratch by licensed counsel
- APR 11, 07:45
Mailed via USPS
USPS Certified Mail · Tracking #7019...
- 4LIVE
Awaiting response
Delivered APR 13 · Response due APR 27
- 5...
Resolution
Payment received or small claims preparation
Transparent pricing
Plain prices. No retainer. Pay once.
Choose the level of support you need. Every plan includes attorney drafting and USPS Certified Mail delivery.
Demand Letter
For most unpaid invoices, security deposits, and simple disputes.
$129one-time
- Letter drafted from scratch by a licensed attorney in your state
- USPS Certified Mail with tracking
- Live delivery status in your dashboard
- PDF archive for 7 years
- Case timeline & response window tracking
Most popular
Small Claims Prep
Everything in Demand, plus everything you need to file.
$249one-time
- Everything in Demand Letter
- County-specific court forms
- Step-by-step filing guide
- Evidence organization checklist
- Hearing-day preparation brief
- Email support within 1 business day
Not sure which plan is right? Talk to a paralegal, it's free.
Customer stories
Real people, real results.
Thousands of customers have used Sue to recover unpaid invoices, security deposits, damages, and more, without stepping into a courtroom.
★★★★★
“My contractor ghosted me for eleven months. Sue's demand letter got a response the same day it was delivered.”
Jordan P.
Homeowner · Denver, CO · Recovered $8,700
★★★★★
“As a freelance illustrator, chasing payments is the worst part of the job. Sue made it feel professional, and it worked.”
Ava C.
Freelancer · Brooklyn, NY · Recovered $1,680
★★★★★
“The small claims prep packet walked me through every form. The judge complimented how organized my case was.”
Diego N.
Landlord · Austin, TX · Recovered $3,150
★★★★★
“Recovered more in one week with Sue than a collections agency got me in nine months. A fraction of the cost.”
Priya K.
Consultant · Jersey City, NJ · Recovered $11,900
★★★★★
“Walked in nervous, walked out with a judgment. The hearing-day brief laid out exactly what to say and when to say it.”
Marcus L.
Contractor · Oakland, CA · Recovered $6,400
Common questions
Everything you want to know.
Is Sue a law firm?
Sue isn't a traditional law firm and we won't represent you in court — but you're not on your own either. Licensed attorneys on our team draft your demand letter from scratch, tailored to your state's laws and the facts of your dispute, then we mail it certified and track it through to a response. You get the legal weight of a real attorney's letter at a flat $129 instead of a $1,500 retainer, and we walk every case end-to-end until you get paid or you're ready to file in small claims.
How is this different from using ChatGPT or an AI to write a demand letter?
AI doesn't know your state's notice statutes, doesn't know which counties require certified mail before you can file, and confidently makes up case citations that don't exist. We've seen letters quoting fake statutes and wrong damages multipliers — defendants and their lawyers spot it instantly and your demand stops being credible. You only get one shot at a strong demand letter; if it lands wrong, the other side digs in and your leverage is gone. Every Sue letter is hand-drafted by a licensed attorney in your state, on real dispute-resolution letterhead, with the actual statutes and facts that apply to your case. That's what makes the recipient write the check.
How effective is a demand letter, really?
Our internal data shows 85% of recipients pay at least partial settlement within 30 days of delivery. A formal, certified letter drafted by a licensed attorney signals the next step is court — and most parties would rather write a check than show up in front of a judge.
What if the other party ignores the letter?
You can upgrade at any time to our Small Claims Prep package. We'll assemble your court paperwork, prepare your evidence, and walk you through the filing process in your county.
Are my documents legally valid in my state?
Yes. Every letter is drafted by an attorney licensed in the state relevant to your case. Small claims procedures vary by county, and our prep packets include the specific forms and rules that apply to you.
Do I get a refund if it doesn't work?
We offer a 24-hour satisfaction guarantee: if you're unhappy with your letter before it's mailed, contact us for a full refund. Because outcomes depend on the debtor, we can't guarantee payment, but we guarantee the letter is delivered, certified, and correct.
Final notice
You've waited long enough. Send the letter.
Start your case in four minutes. Most customers have their demand letter mailed the same day, and paid within the week.