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Document Automation & Generation

Exhibits & Tables of Authorities Generation

Generate formatted tables of authorities and organized trial exhibit indexes from briefs, maintaining accurate page references and Bluebook format.

Time Saved

70-85% reduction in preparation time

Accuracy

Comprehensive, consistent output

Category

Document Automation & Generation

The Problem

  • Time to compile tables of authorities
  • Exhibit organization complexity
  • Page number accuracy
  • Format consistency
  • Last-minute changes

How Claude Helps

Claude generates tables of authorities and organizes trial exhibits. It extracts all citations from briefs, generates formatted TOA, organizes exhibit lists, creates exhibit indexes, and maintains page references.

Step-by-Step Workflow

1

Finalize brief or exhibit set

Complete substantive content before generating tables

2

Run extraction

Claude identifies all citations and exhibits

3

Generate TOA or exhibit index

Create formatted table with page references

4

Review and verify

Check accuracy of citations and page numbers

5

Insert into final document

Add generated tables to the filing

Example Prompt

Generate a Table of Authorities for this brief:

EXTRACTION:
1. Extract all citations by category:
   - Cases
   - Statutes
   - Regulations
   - Secondary Sources
   - Rules

2. For each citation:
   - Full citation (first reference)
   - Short form used
   - Page numbers where cited

TABLE FORMAT:
CASES
[Full citation] ................................. [pages]

STATUTES
[Citation] ...................................... [pages]

[Continue for each category]

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bluebook format
- Alphabetized within categories
- Passim for 5+ page references
- Consistent dot leaders
- Match document pagination

Also generate:
- Exhibit list with descriptions
- Exhibit index by topic
- Cross-reference table

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Claude handle page number changes?

Re-run after finalizing pagination. Claude generates based on current document state.

What about electronic exhibit numbering?

Specify your exhibit numbering system. Claude will apply consistently.

Can Claude create exhibit binders?

Claude generates organization and indexes. Physical or electronic binder creation uses those outputs.

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