Skill

legalcode-settlement-negotiation

Structure settlement negotiation frameworks with probability-weighted outcome modeling, risk-adjusted present values, and decision tree analysis. Use when preparing for settlement discussions, evaluating opponent's position, building a negotiation playbook, or advising clients on walk-away thresholds across civil disputes. Covers BATNA/WATNA/ZOPA analysis, opening position calculation, concession strategy, non-monetary terms, confidentiality provisions, release scope, and probability-weighted damages modeling. Supports both claimant and defendant perspectives. Jurisdiction-agnostic with [JURISDICTION-SPECIFIC] markers for US, UK, and AU practice. Integrates with legalcode-early-case-assessment for merits input and legalcode-damages-calculation for exposure quantification.