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matter-close

Close litigation matters by updating logs and archival records.

Updated May 15, 2026
Search Tags:#litigation#portfolio tracking#legal operations#case closure#matter management#risk portfolio#settlement tracking
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial --skill matter-close-az9713
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: matter-close
Source: https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial/tree/main/litigation-legal/skills/matter-close
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial --skill matter-close-az9713

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you record the real-world outcome of a litigation matter in a structured way, so your portfolio accurately calibrates future risk instead of merely archiving what happened.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured closure fields: capture resolution type, resolution date, final exposure/cost, and short lessons learned.
  • Portfolio-safe archiving: updates the matter log to mark the matter as closed while preserving the full record for future portfolio learning.
  • History and reference updates: appends a final entry to the matter’s history.md and adds a “Closed” block to matter.md without overwriting intake context.
  • Safety gate for correctness: refuses to close if the matter slug is not present in the matter log, preventing orphan records and incorrect state.

Quick Start

Run /litigation-legal:matter-close with the matter slug you want to close, then provide the resolution type, resolution date, final exposure, and lessons before approving the write actions.

Frequently Asked Questions about matter-close

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I close a litigation matter and record the final outcome?▼

To close a litigation matter, you provide the matter slug along with the resolution type, resolution date, final exposure, and lessons learned, then approve a confirmation prompt to write the closing data to your records.

What resolution types are supported when closing a legal case?▼

Supported resolution types for closing a legal case include settlements, dismissals, judgments, withdrawals, and consolidations, allowing you to accurately capture the final disposition of the matter.

How does matter closure update portfolio tracking records?▼

Matter closure updates portfolio tracking by changing the _log.yaml status to closed with the closed date and outcome, appending a dated entry to history.md, and adding a closing block to matter.md.

Why does matter closure fail when the matter slug is not in the log?▼

Matter closure fails when the slug is missing from the matter log because of a built-in safety gate that prevents creating orphan records and writing incorrect state to your portfolio tracking system.

Can I preserve intake context when adding a closed block to matter management files?▼

Yes, the closure process adds a final entry to history.md and a closing block to matter.md without overwriting the original intake context, preserving the full record for future portfolio learning.

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