How Should I Draft a Legal Notice for Unpaid Professional Fees? Seeking Advice

Subject: Legal Notice for Non-Payment of Professional Fees

Dear [Recipient's Name],

I am writing to address the issue of non-payment of professional fees as agreed upon in the contract for the services provided to your company. Despite our mutually agreed terms, the outstanding amount remains unpaid.

In light of this situation, I am left with no choice but to consider sending a formal legal notice to request the payment of the overdue fees. This notice will outline the terms of the contract, the services rendered, and the amount owed. Please be advised that failure to settle the outstanding balance promptly may result in further legal action being taken.

I would appreciate it if you could provide me with the necessary details to proceed with issuing the legal notice. Your prompt attention to this matter is crucial in resolving this issue amicably.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,
Sunita

Sunita,

Until the contract agreement is reviewed, no one would be in a position to advise you precisely about the format of the legal notice.

Should you require further assistance, please either email me the file in PDF format or dictate the contents so that I could help you in the matter.

Put forth the details of rights vested in you by the contract, breach of the covenants by the other party, resulting injury or loss, and whatever demands you raise (fee, interest, damages, etc.) with stipulation of a time frame to do so, in a good sequence.

From the contents of the post, it is recommended to seek professional help.

Question: What kind of legal notice can I send if the company refuses to pay professional fees for services rendered as per the signed agreement?

Answer: Every case will have peculiar features that can't be addressed in a general format. Every notice is best written specifically. However, I am drafting below a general format:

"To ABC Co.

Sir,

You entered into an agreement with me on (date) for rendering professional services against payment. I have completed my part of the agreement by rendering the services during the period ...to .....and completing the same as per the specifications. A bill dated ...was sent to you but you have not paid the same. You are requested to pay me the bill amount of Rs. ... without further delay. Please make the payment within four weeks by crossed demand draft payable to "..." to be sent at the following addressed by regd. post.

Yours faithfully, DEF Date: Place: ..."

-- M C Gupta MD (Medicine), LL.M. Ex-Professor Practicing advocate 11 March 2010 mcgupta44@gmail.com