Document Drafting and Templates

Draft a [document type]:

DOCUMENT TYPE: [Contract, memo, letter, motion, etc.]
JURISDICTION: [Governing law]
PARTIES:
- Party A: [Role, description—anonymize if needed]
- Party B: [Role, description]

COMMERCIAL TERMS:
- [Term 1: e.g., Purchase price: $X]
- [Term 2: e.g., Term: 3 years with auto-renewal]
- [Term 3: e.g., Scope of services]

KEY PROVISIONS TO INCLUDE:
- [Provision 1]
- [Provision 2]
- [Provision 3]

PROVISIONS TO EXCLUDE OR LIMIT:
- [Provision to exclude: reason]

STYLE NOTES:
- [e.g., Use defined terms consistently]
- [e.g., Plain language where possible]
- [e.g., Include section cross-references]

PRECEDENT LANGUAGE TO FOLLOW:
[Paste any preferred clause language from your templates]

Draft the structure and recitals for a [document type]:

[Paste your specification]

Provide:
1. Document title and date format
2. Party identification with recitals
3. Complete table of contents with section headings
4. Definitions section (key defined terms)

I'll review this structure before you draft the substantive provisions.

Using the approved structure, draft the core commercial sections:

STRUCTURE: [Paste approved structure from Stage 1]

Draft these sections in full:
- [Section X: Scope of services/license/sale]
- [Section Y: Payment terms]
- [Section Z: Term and termination]

Use the defined terms from Stage 1 consistently.
Include cross-references where appropriate.

Draft the protective provisions:

CONTEXT: [Paste what we have so far]

Draft these sections:
- Representations and warranties
- Indemnification
- Limitation of liability
- Confidentiality
- Insurance requirements (if applicable)

For each provision, draft language that [favors/balances/is neutral toward] Party A.

Complete the document with boilerplate and schedules:

Draft:
- Notices provision
- Assignment
- Amendment and waiver
- Entire agreement
- Severability
- Counterparts
- Governing law and dispute resolution
- Signature blocks
- Any schedules or exhibits referenced in the body

Ensure all cross-references are accurate.

Draft an internal legal memorandum:

TO: [Recipient]
FROM: [Author]
RE: [Subject matter]
DATE: [Date]

QUESTION PRESENTED:
[The specific legal question]

BRIEF ANSWER:
[Your conclusion—I'll refine this]

FACTS:
[Anonymized relevant facts]

AUTHORITIES:
[List your verified statutes and cases]

Structure the discussion section to:
1. State the governing legal framework
2. Apply the law to our facts
3. Address counterarguments
4. Reach a supported conclusion

Tone: analytical, objective, thorough.
Use proper legal citation format.

Draft a client advisory letter:

CLIENT: [Anonymized description]
TOPIC: [Legal issue]
PURPOSE: [Inform, advise, recommend, request action]

SITUATION: [Brief facts]
LEGAL ANALYSIS: [Your conclusions—plain language]
RECOMMENDATION: [What you advise the client to do]

The letter should:
- Explain the legal issue in accessible language
- Avoid unnecessary jargon (define terms when used)
- Present options clearly with pros/cons
- Make a specific recommendation
- Note any deadlines or time-sensitive issues
- Include appropriate caveats

Tone: professional, clear, confident.

Draft a demand letter:

FROM: [Your client—anonymized]
TO: [Opposing party—anonymized]
CLAIM: [Nature of the claim]
FACTS: [Key facts supporting the claim]
LEGAL BASIS: [Statutes, regulations, or common law]
DEMAND: [Specific remedy sought]
DEADLINE: [Response deadline]

The letter should:
- State facts clearly and persuasively
- Identify the legal violations or breaches
- Specify the exact remedy demanded
- Set a clear deadline for response
- Reference potential litigation without being overly threatening
- Maintain a professional, firm tone

Include a factual recitation that could serve as
a foundation if this proceeds to litigation.

Draft a motion [type]:

COURT: [Court name and jurisdiction]
CASE: [Anonymized case description]
ISSUE: [What the motion seeks]
STANDARD: [Legal standard for this type of motion]
ARGUMENTS:
1. [First argument with supporting authority]
2. [Second argument]
3. [Third argument]

OPPOSING ARGUMENTS TO ADDRESS:
1. [Anticipated counter-argument]

Format according to [court rules/local rules].
Include proper case citations (I will verify all citations).

I'm drafting a new [document type]. Here's my firm's
standard template for this type of agreement:

[Paste template or key provisions]

Using this as a style and substance guide, draft a
new version adapted for this situation:

[Describe the new deal/situation]

Maintain:
- Our standard clause structure and language
- Our preferred defined terms
- Our standard protective provisions

Modify:
- Commercial terms to match this deal
- Scope provisions for this specific engagement
- Any jurisdiction-specific requirements

Review this document for quality:

[Paste the drafted document]

Check for:
1. All defined terms are actually defined
2. All cross-references point to correct sections
3. No internal inconsistencies
4. All blanks/brackets are filled in
5. Dates and deadlines are consistent
6. Party references are consistent throughout
7. Governing law matches the jurisdiction
8. Signature blocks match the parties
9. All exhibits/schedules referenced are included
10. No placeholder or template language remains

DOCUMENT DRAFTING LIBRARY
├── Contracts
│   ├── Service agreement (standard)
│   ├── SaaS / license agreement
│   ├── NDA (mutual and one-way)
│   ├── Employment agreement
│   ├── Independent contractor agreement
│   └── Master service agreement
├── Litigation
│   ├── Demand letter
│   ├── Motion to dismiss
│   ├── Summary judgment brief
│   └── Discovery requests
├── Corporate
│   ├── Board resolutions
│   ├── Shareholder agreement
│   ├── Operating agreement
│   └── Stock purchase agreement
└── Client Communications
    ├── Advisory letter
    ├── Engagement letter
    ├── Status update
    └── Closing letter