| name | litigation-support-summary |
| title | Litigation Support Summary |
| description | Generates structured management summaries of active commercial litigation matters. Covers case overview, procedural posture, strategy, deadlines, discovery status, budget, and risk analysis. Use when preparing case status reports, onboarding stakeholders to active litigation, or conducting periodic case reviews. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/litigation-support-summary |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | general |
| practice | litigation |
| language | en |
Litigation Support Summary
Synthesizes case materials into a structured management document (5-10 pages) for legal teams and clients to track progress on active litigation.
Quick Start
- Gather inputs: pleadings, docket sheet, court orders, discovery materials, scheduling orders
- Follow the six-section output structure below
- Apply the quality checks before delivering
Required Inputs
- Case file: pleadings, court orders, docket sheet, case caption/number, presiding judge
- Discovery materials: requests, responses, production logs, deposition transcripts
- Scheduling orders: court-imposed deadlines, trial date, expert disclosure dates
- Correspondence (if available): strategic memos, client communications
- Budget/staffing (if available): litigation budget, team assignments
Output Structure
1. Case Overview & Procedural Posture
| Field | Content |
|---|
| Caption & Docket | Full case caption, docket number |
| Court & Judge | Court, jurisdiction, presiding judge |
| Parties | All parties with roles |
| Claims & Defenses | Each cause of action/counterclaim with status |
| Procedural Stage | Pleadings / discovery / pre-trial / trial |
| Significant Rulings | Key motions, hearings, orders |
2. Strategy & Theory of Case
- Primary legal theories and key factual arguments
- Desired outcome (damages, injunctive relief, dismissal, etc.)
- Strategy evolution based on discovery/rulings/new facts
- Candid strengths/weaknesses for both sides:
| Factor | Our Position | Opposing Position |
|---|
| Strongest argument | | |
| Key vulnerability | | |
| Critical unresolved issue | | |
- ADR/settlement posture: demand/offer history, mediation prospects
3. Timeline & Critical Deadlines
Chronological table covering discovery cutoffs, expert disclosures, dispositive motion deadlines, pretrial conferences, trial date, and internal targets.
