Solutions

Start with the work
in front of you.

Read the record from the other side’s position, then examine the source and decide what needs an answer.

Stress test

Review arguments

Write the opposition to a motion. Check the argument against the record, then work through the weaknesses and what is still unknown.

Impeachment map

Compare a witness’s statements with the file. See the conflicting passages and the questions those conflicts raise.

Discovery objections

Examine requests and rulings. Review objections, supporting rules, production duties and possible replies.

Lease map

Read the relevant documents together. Identify conflicting terms, rights, duties, dates and information the file does not establish.

Civil deadlines

Keep civil deadlines and the federal speedy-trial clock in separate workflows. Review the court, source rule and consequence of a missed date.

Matter documents, Word redlines, citation checking and privilege review.

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