What clients usually ask
Is a demand always required?
The agreement and remedy sought determine whether notice, an opportunity to remedy or another preliminary step is required.
The usual first steps
- Confirm the binding terms and evidence of performance.
- Comply with contractual notice and remedy provisions.
- Pursue negotiation, specific relief, payment or damages as appropriate.
What to bring
Bring the agreement, court papers, notices, messages, dates and records that show what happened. Preserve original documents and electronic evidence without altering them.