Lawyering Like a Boss: Leveraging Trellis.Law, the Legal Industry’s Largest Database of Court Filings
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
One of the biggest perks of being at a big to mid-size law firm is the template bank that is at your fingertips when you need to draft a motion, pleading, or brief. It’s every attorney’s starting point. When I left big-law to start my own firm, I no longer had access to this resource and it made drafting legal documents a bit of a nightmare. Trellis fixes this problem by giving you access to the largest searchable database of state court filings at your fingertips. This is just the start though, as Trellis allows you to view through the docket of every case, view numerous judge analytics, and review jury verdicts. It's like finding the GameShark cheat codes for legal strategy and research so that you can finally please the Court.
What is Trellis.Law?
Trellis.Law is a comprehensive legal research and analytics platform designed specifically for attorneys, law firms, and legal departments. The platform boasts an extensive database of state trial court records, allowing users to access a wealth of legal documents, including rulings, dockets, and more, from various jurisdictions across the United States. But Trellis.Law is more than just a repository of legal documents; it leverages advanced AI technology to provide strategic insights, judge analytics, and competitive intelligence that can significantly influence the outcome of cases.
Judge Analytics
One of the standout features of Trellis.Law is its judge analytics. Understanding the tendencies and historical rulings of a judge can be invaluable in formulating a winning case strategy. Trellis.Law offers detailed profiles of judges, including their ruling histories, motion grant rates, and other critical insights that can help attorneys tailor their arguments to resonate more effectively with the presiding judge.
Acquire Intel on Opposing Counsel
Knowing your opposing counsel and their habits and patterns is crucial. Trellis.Law provides detailed analytics on opposing counsel, including their win/loss record, case types they frequently handle, and their litigation strategies. This information can give attorneys a strategic advantage by anticipating the opposing counsel's moves and preparing counter-strategies accordingly. There have been numerous cases where this information has allowed us to anticipate opposing counsel’s moves and prepare accordingly leading to strategic victories.
Workflow Integration
Trellis.Law is designed to seamlessly integrate into an attorney's existing workflow. It offers features like legal issue tracking, case alerts, and a mobile app, ensuring that attorneys have access to critical information whenever and wherever they need it. This integration helps streamline case preparation and ensures that attorneys are always well-informed and ready to act.
Transforming the Legal Practice
Trellis.Law transforms practicing law, and gives smaller firms an avenue to level the playing field. It has provided me the power to make decisions backed by data, craft litigation strategies with precision, and secure superior outcomes for my clients. From getting the lowdown on judge tendencies to decoding the playbook of the opposition, or just nailing the legal research, Trellis.Law isn't just a tool; it's my secret weapon.
In this game where knowledge equals power, Trellis.Law is the ace up my sleeve. Its vast database, cutting-edge analytics, and sleek design don't just assist; they have revolutionized how I practice law. Whether you're at the top of your game or just starting, incorporating Trellis.Law into your arsenal can radically elevate your case outcomes.