litigation
Root reference for litigation practice spanning civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings. Provides sub-area taxonomy, core principles, and routing guidance. Use when classifying litigation work, routing to a sub-practice skill, or applying general litigation standards.
Best use case
litigation is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Root reference for litigation practice spanning civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings. Provides sub-area taxonomy, core principles, and routing guidance. Use when classifying litigation work, routing to a sub-practice skill, or applying general litigation standards.
Teams using litigation should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/litigation/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How litigation Compares
| Feature / Agent | litigation | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Root reference for litigation practice spanning civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings. Provides sub-area taxonomy, core principles, and routing guidance. Use when classifying litigation work, routing to a sub-practice skill, or applying general litigation standards.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Litigation Practice Root skill for all litigation-related work. Route to a sub-practice skill when a specific type is identified; apply these general principles when no sub-practice skill exists. ## Sub-Practice Areas | Area | Scope | |---|---| | Commercial Litigation | Contract disputes, business torts, partnership/LLC, fraud | | Personal Injury | Negligence, product liability, premises liability, auto accidents | | Employment Litigation | Discrimination, wage/hour, wrongful termination, retaliation | | IP Litigation | Patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret | | Family Law | Divorce, custody, support, property division | | Criminal Defense | Felony, misdemeanor, white-collar, appeals | | Appeals | State/federal appellate practice, writs | | Bankruptcy Litigation | Adversary proceedings, preference actions, stay relief | | Class Actions | Certification, settlement, notice, MDL | | Real Estate Litigation | Title disputes, construction defects, landlord-tenant, zoning | ## Core Principles - Zealous advocacy within ethical bounds (Model Rules 1.1, 1.3, 3.1) - Investigate and discover before forming conclusions - Strategic motion practice — file with purpose, not volume - Settlement evaluation grounded in realistic risk assessment - Prepare as if trial will happen ## Quick Start 1. Identify the litigation type from the sub-practice table above 2. Route to the matching sub-practice skill if one exists 3. Confirm jurisdiction before applying any procedural rules 4. Apply the core principles throughout ## Pitfalls - **Skipping jurisdiction check** — procedural rules vary significantly; always confirm before advising - **Privilege leaks** — preserve attorney-client privilege and work-product protections in all outputs - **Premature conclusions** — complete investigation and discovery before committing to a theory - **Motion overload** — excessive filings waste resources and credibility; each motion should serve a clear strategic purpose
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