ashutoshsrivastava17 Litigation Management
Disclaimer: Not legal advice. Work with qualified legal counsel for all litigation matters.
Process
Step 1: Case Intake
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Case name | [Parties] |
| Case number | [Court filing number] |
| Type | Contract, IP, employment, regulatory, tort |
| Status | Pre-litigation / Filed / Discovery / Trial / Appeal |
| Counsel | Internal / External firm |
| Risk level | High / Medium / Low |
| Estimated exposure | $X range |
Step 2: Implement Document Hold
| Action | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Issue litigation hold notice | Legal | ☐ |
| Identify custodians | Legal + IT | ☐ |
| Preserve relevant data | IT | ☐ |
| Confirm receipt of hold | All custodians | ☐ |
Step 3: Track Timeline
| Date | Event | Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| [date] | Filing/service | Respond within [days] |
| [date] | Discovery deadline | Complete document production |
| [date] | Depositions | Prepare witnesses |
| [date] | Mediation | Settlement preparation |
| [date] | Trial date | Trial preparation |
Step 4: Manage Costs
| Category | Budget | Actual | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outside counsel | $X | $X | $X |
| E-discovery | $X | $X | $X |
| Expert witnesses | $X | $X | $X |
| Court costs | $X | $X | $X |
Step 5: Evaluate Settlement
| Factor | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Likelihood of success | X% |
| Potential judgment | $X |
| Litigation cost to completion | $X |
| Settlement demand/offer | $X |
| Non-monetary factors | Precedent, reputation, time |
Step 6: Report
| Audience | Content | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Board/Exec | Portfolio summary, material cases | Quarterly |
| Finance | Reserves, accruals, costs | Monthly |
| Insurance | Coverage, claims status | Per case |
Output Format
## Case: [Name]
### Status: [phase] | Risk: [level] | Exposure: [$X]
### Timeline: [key dates]
### Costs: [budget vs actual]
### Recommendation: [settle/litigate/dismiss with rationale]
Quality Checklist
- Document hold properly implemented
- Timeline and deadlines tracked
- Costs monitored against budget
- Settlement analysis based on data
- Regular reporting to stakeholders
Edge Cases
- For class actions, track additional complexity of class certification
- For multi-jurisdiction matters, coordinate local counsel
- If insurance covers the claim, involve carrier early