Diplomatic Professional Tone

Use this tone for most legal writing, especially:

• Initial demand letters
• Settlement negotiations
• Client communications
• Judicial submissions (default)
• Opposing counsel correspondence

Characteristics

• Balanced, measured language
• Acknowledgment of legitimate opposing positions
• Focus on legal merits over rhetoric
• Professional courtesy maintained
• Persuasion through logic and authority

When to Use

• Building relationships with opposing counsel
• Preserving settlement opportunities
• Writing for judges who prefer restraint
• Client-facing documents
• Initial stages of disputes

Example Phrases

• "While we understand Defendant's position, the authorities suggest..."
• "We respectfully submit that..."
• "The better reading of the contract is..."
• "We would welcome the opportunity to discuss..."