| name | hearing-prep-summary |
| title | Hearing Preparation Summary |
| description | Produces a quick-reference hearing preparation summary synthesizing pleadings, evidence, witnesses, and governing law into issue matrices, exhibit cross-references, and procedural checklists. Use when preparing for motion hearings, evidentiary hearings, trials, administrative or arbitration hearings, or when asked for "hearing prep," "trial prep summary," "hearing brief," or "prep memo." |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/hearing-prep-summary |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | general |
| practice | litigation |
| language | en |
Hearing Preparation Summary
Single document that orients counsel, frames issues, and serves as a fast in-hearing reference. Covers every hearing type—motion, evidentiary, trial, administrative, arbitration.
Prerequisites
Gather before starting:
- Hearing notice/order (date, time, forum, scope)
- Operative pleadings and amendments
- Key motions, briefs, and oppositions
- Docket sheet and relevant prior orders
- Evidence: exhibits, declarations, discovery excerpts, transcripts
- Witness list with contact info and prior statements
- Applicable rules and authorities (or a request to research them)
Output Sections
Fill every section that applies. Omit sections that are irrelevant to the hearing scope.
1. Hearing Snapshot
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Hearing type | |
| Date / time | |
| Location / courtroom / link | |
| Judge / officer / panel | |
| Matter(s) set | |
| Time limits | |
| Burdens of proof | |
| Applicable rules | |
2. Case Background
5–10 chronological, fact-only bullets with source citations.
3. Procedural Posture
| Item | Date | Source | Impact |
|---|
| Complaint / petition | | | |
| Answer / response | | | |
| Key motions / rulings | | | |
| Pending issues | | | |
4. Issues Matrix
Core section. One row per disputed issue.
| Issue | Standard | Moving party position | Opposing position | Key facts | Key authorities | Evidence tie-ins |
|---|
5. Legal Standards & Authorities
Include pin cites when available. Flag uncertain citations with [VERIFY].
