Legal Decision Tools

Pre-lawsuit and settlement decision helpers.

Steps to complete after a settlement is finalized including lien payoffs and tax planning.

Evaluate strategies to negotiate down or eliminate liens before a settlement.

Checklist for notifying your insurer and satisfying subrogation obligations.

Check whether an event triggers coverage under your policy and what duties arise.

Comprehensive loss inventory checklist for calculating all categories of damages.

Check filing deadlines for multiple potential claims arising from the same event.

Determine whether your case belongs in federal or state court.

Compare joining a class action to pursuing an individual lawsuit.

Decide whether contingency or hourly fee arrangements make financial sense.

Questions to ask and red flags to watch for when hiring a lawyer.

Evaluate whether self-representation or hiring an attorney is the right choice.

Compare mediation and arbitration to choose the right ADR method.

Weigh the pros and cons of settling vs. taking your case to trial.

Decide whether to send a demand letter or file suit based on your evidence and goals.