ChatGPT Prompt: Deliver Difficult News to a Client by Letter
Deliver bad news to a client without sounding defensive — clear narrative, options, recommendation, and an offer to discuss live.
The Prompt
Expected Output
A client letter with a clear statement of what happened, impact, options, recommendation, and an invitation to talk by phone.
Usage Notes
Run output past your malpractice carrier guidance — ChatGPT can over-apologize. 'Take responsibility without admissions' is the line that matters.
Originally featured in: ChatGPT Prompts for Lawyers: The Complete Guide
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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.