Early Case Assessment Checklist
Systematically evaluate and document key aspects of a new legal case.
Case Title
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Date of Assessment
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Month
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Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Assessor Name
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First Name
Last Name
Parties Involved (List all main parties)
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Key Facts and Background Summary
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Legal Issues Identified
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Breach of contract
Negligence
Intellectual property dispute
Employment issue
Regulatory compliance
Other
Evidence Assessment Table
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Rows
Available?
Quality (1=Low, 5=High)
Documents
1
2
Witnesses
3
4
Digital Records
5
6
Physical Evidence
7
8
Potential Risks or Obstacles (select all that apply)
Insufficient evidence
High legal costs
Uncooperative witnesses
Jurisdictional issues
Adverse publicity
Other
Estimated Case Value or Exposure (USD)
Settlement Options Assessment
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Not feasible
1
2
3
4
Highly feasible
5
1 is Not feasible, 5 is Highly feasible
Resource Needs (check all that apply)
Additional legal research
Expert witnesses
Forensic analysis
Translation services
Other
Initial Recommendations and Next Steps
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