This sample settlement offer for United States District Court is used pursuant to Rule 408 of the Federal Rules of Evidence which provides that the settlement offer cannot be used as evidence in Court. The settlement offer can also be modified for use in United States Bankruptcy Court.

1. THE FOLLOWING SETTLEMENT OFFER IS MADE PURSUANT TO RULE
408 OF THE FEDERAL RULES OF EVIDENCE
Any Party
Any Street
Any Town, Any State 99999
1RE: John Doe v. John Poe
Dear ____:
As stated above, the settlement offer contained in this letter is made pursuant to Rule 408
of the Federal Rules of Evidence. As such it is cannot be used to prove or disprove the
liability, or lack thereof, of any party to the above-entitled action.
I am authorized to offer the amount of $_____ as full and complete compensation for all
damages suffered by, including attorney fees and court costs incurred by, your client ___
in the above-entitled action.
It is my sincere intention to settle this matter amicably which is why I am making this
settlement offer. This settlement offer will expire at 5:00 P.M. on the ___ day of
_____________, 20__ unless I receive a response from you before that date and time.
I urge you to discuss this settlement offer with your client. I sincerely feel that it is in the
best interests of not only my client, but also your client.
Feel free to call me should you wish to discuss this matter further.
Very truly yours,
______________________
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