To begin, open the Research and Drafting module from your dashboard.
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Select the Research and Drafting tile to launch the Legal Research workflow.
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📎 Importing an existing document? Use the Import Document option at the top of the intake step to base your research on an existing file (complaint, contract, brief, etc.).
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You'll arrive at the first step of this litigation feature.
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If you'd like some guidance, select Quick Start Examples to view sample prompts and ideas for what to enter.
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You'll need to complete the required fields:

​Advanced Options:
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Scroll down to view Advanced Options (optional).

Here, you can refine your analysis by entering Focus Areas, choosing specific Courts to Include, identifying the Litigation Stage, and adding any Complex Jurisdictional Issues.
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When all information is entered, click Continue to Follow-Up Questions.
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This page generates follow up questions based on your intake information. Answer any that apply as these help refine your research (optional).
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You have the option to "Include" or "Exclude" the answers from your research workflow. These questions help us better understand your case. Just toggle which one by selecting either option. You must exclude the answer if you do not enter anything in the answer bubble.
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If you'd like new or different questions, select Regenerate Questions at the bottom of the page.
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When finished, click Continue to save your work.
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Note: Going back before continuing will erase your answers.
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​Areas of Law & Causes of Action
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This section allows you to confirm the Litigation Stage, review your Fact Pattern, add or adjust Parties Involved, and suggest new Areas of Law.

Review and select the causes of action, parties, and view you preliminary analysis for your research.
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Once ready, select Next: Authorities​
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​Legal Authorities
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Select the relevant legal authorities and precedents for your analysis.
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Before continuing to Legal Questions, review all causes of action.

Options available:
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1. Only use case law authorities — limits research to case law precedents.
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2. Manual Authorities Search
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Click Get Additional Details under any authority to view information such as Purpose & Relevance, Scope & Application, and Notable Precedents.
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Once you have completed this, then select on Next: Legal Questions
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​Legal Questions

On this page, select the key legal questions. You can generate alternative questions as needed.
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Click Next: Cases to move forward.
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​Case Selection & Holdings
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This page displays the most relevant and authoritative cases.
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As an attorney, we know how important it is to review your sources. Each case includes a direct link to its source for easy access.
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You can easily add or remove any case on this page by clicking the Add to Analysis or Added button.
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On the left side of the Cases page, you can:

1. Search for cases.
2. Run an AI Case Search (recommended for the most accurate and relevant results).

3. Regenerate
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You are now ready to click Next: Analysis
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You are now on the Case Mapping and Analysis page. StrongSuit automatically maps your cases and holdings to the appropriate legal questions.
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To make changes, click the pencil icon on the right side of each analysis.
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You can select Regenerate Mappings on the left side of the screen to have StrongSuit remap your cases and holdings.
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Finally, you are ready to continue to View Results.
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Here you will see:

You will scroll down to see all available options. You can now choose to create an Internal Memo, Legal Brief, etc. StrongSuit has you covered.
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​For any questions about this workflow, you can start a chat by clicking the support bubble in the bottom right corner of your screen. We are happy to help!
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