opinion-summary
Summarizes U.S. transactional legal opinions into executive-ready briefs preserving issues, analysis, conclusions, qualifications, and key authorities. Triggers when asked to summarize a legal opinion, opinion memorandum, legal analysis memo, or produce an executive opinion recap.
Best use case
opinion-summary is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Summarizes U.S. transactional legal opinions into executive-ready briefs preserving issues, analysis, conclusions, qualifications, and key authorities. Triggers when asked to summarize a legal opinion, opinion memorandum, legal analysis memo, or produce an executive opinion recap.
Teams using opinion-summary 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/opinion-summary/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How opinion-summary Compares
| Feature / Agent | opinion-summary | 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?
Summarizes U.S. transactional legal opinions into executive-ready briefs preserving issues, analysis, conclusions, qualifications, and key authorities. Triggers when asked to summarize a legal opinion, opinion memorandum, legal analysis memo, or produce an executive opinion recap.
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
# Legal Opinion Summary Condense a full legal opinion into a professional summary that preserves substance and qualifications. Target 20–30% of original length unless instructed otherwise. ## Quick Start Before summarizing, confirm: - Full opinion text (including relied-upon exhibits/appendices) - Governing jurisdiction(s) and transaction context - Privilege/confidentiality marking requirements - Target audience and desired length ## Required Sections | Section | Content | |---|---| | Issues Presented | Plain-language statement of each legal question; number if multiple | | Factual Background | Material facts only; omit narrative detail | | Legal Analysis | Per issue: controlling standard, key reasoning, decisive facts | | Conclusion / Recommendation | Outcome, recommendation, reliance conditions | | Qualifications / Assumptions | Material limits, open questions, reliance assumptions | | Risk / Alternatives | If addressed: risks, likelihoods, alternatives | | Authorities | Controlling statutes, regs, or cases; short cites only | ## Issue Analysis Table For each issue, populate: | Issue | Standard | Key Facts | Reasoning | Conclusion | |---|---|---|---|---| ## Compression Rules - Include every legal question and final conclusion. - Preserve all material qualifiers, uncertainties, and counterarguments. - Retain controlling statutory language or contract excerpts when central to analysis. - Remove string citations and non-controlling authorities. - Use short citations sufficient for lookup. ## Pitfalls - Never introduce theories or arguments absent from the original opinion. - Never overstate certainty — mirror all caveats, limits, and contingencies exactly. - Preserve privilege/work-product sensitivity; apply required markings. - Mark uncertain citations with `[VERIFY]`. - Maintain professional memorandum tone throughout. --- Key changes: consolidated the description into a tighter trigger-focused sentence, removed the verbose template (the Required Sections table + Issue Analysis Table serve the same purpose more concisely), merged the guidelines into a "Pitfalls" section, eliminated the redundant "Compression Checklist" heading in favor of "Compression Rules", and cut ~30% of tokens while preserving all legal substance. Please grant write permission so I can save the file, or copy the content above directly.
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