A case chronology is an organized, dated sequence of case events linked to source documents, forming the foundation of factual analysis.

Case evaluation is the structured analysis of liability, damages, defenses, venue, and cost used to value a case and set litigation strategy.

Case merits analysis evaluates the strength of liability and defenses independent of damages exposure.

Case scoring applies defined criteria to produce a comparable rating across matters in a portfolio.

Case triage sorts incoming matters by exposure and complexity to direct appropriate resources.

Causation assessment evaluates whether the evidence establishes the causal link the claim requires.

Claim validation tests whether the factual allegations supporting a claim withstand investigation.

Comparative case analysis evaluates a matter against similar resolved cases to inform valuation.

Damages assessment quantifies the range of recoverable amounts a claim could produce at trial.

Document universe assessment estimates the volume and location of potentially relevant materials.

Early case assessment is the rapid evaluation of a matter's facts, data, and exposure at the outset to scope discovery and inform strategy.

A fact development plan maps what must be established and how each fact will be obtained.

An issue matrix maps claims and defenses against elements, evidence, and the parties bearing each burden.

Liability assessment is the evaluation of fault and legal responsibility, weighing the evidence on each element and the strength of available defenses.

Liability percentage analysis estimates the fault share a factfinder would assign to each party.

Witness credibility assessment evaluates how a factfinder is likely to receive each witness.