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Commercial Litigation

Case Intake & Initial Fact Memo

Preparing comprehensive case intake memos requires manually reviewing intake forms, organizing scattered facts chronologically, researching preliminary legal issues, and formatting everything into a professional memorandum. This administrative burden takes attorneys away from strategic case analysis and client counseling, often consuming 2-3 hours per new matter.

Automation ROI

Time savings at a glance

Manual workflow2.5 hoursAverage time your team spends by hand
With CaseMark8 minutesDelivery time with CaseMark automation
EfficiencySave 18.8x time with CaseMark

The Problem

Preparing comprehensive case intake memos requires manually reviewing intake forms, organizing scattered facts chronologically, researching preliminary legal issues, and formatting everything into a professional memorandum. This administrative burden takes attorneys away from strategic case analysis and client counseling, often consuming 2-3 hours per new matter.

The CaseMark Solution

CaseMark automatically extracts client information from intake documents, organizes facts into chronological order, identifies preliminary legal issues, and generates a polished case intake memo in minutes. The AI cross-references your uploaded documents to ensure accuracy while maintaining proper legal memo formatting and structure.

Key benefits

How CaseMark automations transform your workflow

Extract and organize client data from intake forms automatically with AI-powered document analysis

Generate chronological fact timelines from consultation notes and supporting documents in seconds

Identify preliminary legal issues with jurisdiction-specific research and citation verification

Reduce case intake documentation time from 2-3 hours to under 10 minutes per matter

Ensure consistent, professional memo formatting across all new client matters

What you'll receive

Case Header
Client Information
Case Overview
Chronology of Facts
Initial Legal Issues
Attachments and Notes

Document requirements

Required

  • Client Intake Form
  • Initial Consultation Notes

Optional

  • Contracts or Agreements
  • Correspondence
  • Supporting Evidence

Perfect for

Commercial Litigator
Litigation Paralegal
Solo Practitioner
Associate Attorney
Legal Operations Manager

Also useful for

This workflow is applicable across multiple practice areas and use cases

Employment litigation cases require detailed intake memos documenting discrimination, harassment, or wrongful termination claims with chronological fact patterns and initial legal issue identification.

Employment cases heavily rely on chronological timelines of workplace events and require the same structured intake process with client forms, consultation notes, and supporting evidence like employment contracts and correspondence.

Personal Injury90% relevant

Personal injury intake requires organizing accident details, medical chronologies, and liability assessments into structured memos for case evaluation and potential settlement negotiations.

PI cases demand efficient intake processing with fact timelines, client information extraction, and preliminary legal issue identification to quickly assess case viability and damages.

Family Law85% relevant

Family law matters like divorce, custody, or support cases require comprehensive intake memos documenting relationship history, financial details, and custody timelines for case strategy development.

Family law practitioners handle high-volume intakes requiring consistent documentation of client information, chronological relationship events, and initial legal issues across divorce, custody, and support matters.

Real estate disputes involving contract breaches, landlord-tenant issues, or property damage require structured intake memos with transaction timelines and contract analysis.

Real estate litigation cases benefit from automated extraction of property details, contract terms, and chronological dispute timelines from intake forms and supporting documents like leases and correspondence.

IP litigation intake for trademark, patent, or copyright disputes requires organizing infringement timelines, ownership documentation, and preliminary validity assessments into professional memos.

IP litigation cases require detailed fact chronologies of alleged infringement, analysis of agreements and correspondence, and initial legal issue identification that align perfectly with this workflow's capabilities.

Frequently asked questions

Q

How does CaseMark extract information from my intake forms?

A

CaseMark uses advanced AI to read and analyze your uploaded intake documents, automatically identifying client details, case facts, and relevant information. The system intelligently organizes this data into the appropriate memo sections, eliminating manual data entry and reducing errors.

Q

Can I customize the case intake memo format for my firm?

A

Yes, CaseMark generates memos following standard legal formatting conventions, and the output can be edited and customized to match your firm's specific style guidelines. The AI provides a comprehensive first draft that you can refine as needed.

Q

What if my client provided documents in different formats?

A

CaseMark accepts multiple file formats including PDFs, Word documents, emails, and images. The AI can extract relevant information from all uploaded documents simultaneously, creating a unified chronology and comprehensive case summary regardless of source format.

Q

How accurate is the chronological fact timeline?

A

CaseMark cross-references dates and events across all uploaded documents to create an accurate timeline. The AI identifies temporal markers and sequences events logically, though attorneys should always review the output to ensure completeness and verify critical dates.

Q

Does CaseMark identify applicable legal claims and defenses?

A

Yes, CaseMark analyzes the facts and identifies preliminary legal issues, potential claims, and defenses based on the case type and jurisdiction. The system can reference legal standards and provide initial research direction, giving you a head start on case strategy.

Q

How long does it take to generate a case intake memo?

A

Most case intake memos are generated in 8-10 minutes, compared to 2-3 hours manually. Simply upload your intake forms and consultation notes, and CaseMark produces a comprehensive, formatted memorandum ready for review and filing.

Q

Is my client information secure when using CaseMark?

A

Absolutely. CaseMark employs bank-level encryption and complies with legal industry security standards to protect confidential client information. All data is processed securely and remains under your firm's control at all times.