AI Prompt: Email Delivering Difficult News to a Client
Draft a direct, compassionate email delivering bad news to a client, explaining what happened and presenting next options.
The Prompt
Variables (1)
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| {{the_unfavorable_development}} | Unfavorable Development | The trial court granted the motion to dismiss with prejudice on the breach-of-contract claim. |
Expected Output
A direct, compassionate email that explains what happened, presents options, and requests a call to discuss next steps.
Usage Notes
Treat the AI draft as a starting point. Read it aloud before sending — bad-news emails fail when they sound templated. Confirm strategic options with co-counsel before listing them.
Originally featured in: Client Communication: AI Email Templates for Lawyers
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* These prompts are drafting and analysis aids for licensed attorneys. They are not legal advice and do not replace professional judgment. AI output can contain errors, including invented citations and incorrect deadlines: verify every fact, figure, authority and deadline against primary sources before relying on it. Rules vary by jurisdiction, and you remain responsible for the final work product.