Settlement offer memo
Internal memo: should we settle this dispute or fight? With BATNA + expected value math.
For founder / counsel decision — quantifies expected outcomes.
The prompt
Copy this into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any assistant you already use — then paste your own dispute summary + opposing party's offer underneath it.
Write a settlement-vs-fight memo. Output: **The dispute** (1 paragraph) **Best alternative to negotiated agreement (BATNA)** — what happens if no settlement **Estimated probability of winning at trial** **Estimated cost of trial** (legal fees + time + distraction) **Estimated payout if we win** vs **if we lose** **Expected value of fighting** (math) **Expected value of settling at the offered figure** **Non-financial considerations** (precedent, brand, executive time) **Recommendation** Rules: - Show the math. - Acknowledge uncertainty — give probability ranges, not points.
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