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eDiscovery & Document Review

Litigation Outcome Prediction

Analyze case factors to inform outcome assessment, accelerating case evaluation and supporting settlement analysis.

Time Saved

Accelerates case assessment

Accuracy

Informed analysis (not guaranteed prediction)

Category

eDiscovery & Document Review

The Problem

  • Difficulty quantifying litigation risk
  • Client expectations management
  • Settlement valuation challenges
  • Budget estimation
  • Strategy decisions under uncertainty

How Claude Helps

Analyzes case strength factors, reviews analogous precedent, identifies risk factors, estimates outcome ranges, and supports settlement analysis.

Step-by-Step Workflow

1

Compile case information

Compile all relevant case information and factors

2

Define key factors

Define key factors affecting outcome

3

Analyze strengths and weaknesses

Analyze strengths and weaknesses of each side

4

Review analogous cases

Review analogous cases for precedent guidance

5

Develop outcome range

Develop outcome range with confidence levels

6

Advise client

Advise client on risk and strategy

Example Prompt

Analyze litigation risk for this breach of contract case:

CASE FACTORS:

LIABILITY
- Clear written contract: Yes
- Performance documented: Partially
- Breach allegations: Specific and documented
- Defenses available: Impossibility, waiver
- Governing law: Favorable precedent

DAMAGES
- Contract value: $500,000
- Claimed damages: $1.2M (including consequential)
- Consequential damages excluded by contract: Yes
- Mitigation evidence: Disputed

PROCEDURAL
- Jurisdiction: Federal court, experienced judge
- Opposing counsel: Reputable firm
- Discovery burden: Moderate
- Trial risk: Jury in this jurisdiction favors defendants

ANALYSIS REQUESTED:
1. Liability probability (plaintiff prevails)
2. Damages range if liability found
3. Settlement range (reasonable for both sides)
4. Key risk factors for each side
5. Recommended strategy
6. Litigation budget estimate (through trial)

Provide analysis with confidence levels and caveats.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate are litigation predictions?

Predictions are informed estimates, not guarantees. Claude identifies factors; judgment remains with attorneys.

Can Claude predict jury behavior?

Claude can analyze general patterns. Specific jury prediction is highly uncertain.

Should clients rely on these predictions?

Predictions inform strategy but shouldn't be treated as certainties. Always communicate uncertainty to clients.

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