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matter-close

Record litigation resolution outcomes and archive matters in YAML and Markdown files.

Updated Dec 4, 2025
Search Tags:#case management#litigation#legal operations#risk calibration#matter closure#outcome logging#portfolio archiving
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PolliticalSolutions/political-portal --skill matter-close-polliticalsolutions
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: matter-close
Source: https://github.com/PolliticalSolutions/political-portal/tree/main/.claude/skills/litigation-legal/matter-close
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PolliticalSolutions/political-portal --skill matter-close-polliticalsolutions

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you reliably close a litigation matter by capturing the real outcome, final exposure, and lessons learned, while archiving the matter without destroying the historical record.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Outcome capture that calibrates the portfolio: record resolution type, resolution date, final exposure/cost, and a candid lessons section for future risk calibration.
  • Portfolio-safe archiving: mark the matter as closed in _log.yaml and keep the matter files for auditability and training data.
  • Structured history + traceability: append a final entry to the matter’s history.md and add a closing note to matter.md without altering the prior intake content.

Quick Start

Use the matter-close skill to close the matter with slug "[slug]" by entering the resolution type, resolution date, final exposure, and lessons, then confirming before any files are updated.

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?▼

Closing a matter involves capturing the resolution type, resolution date, final exposure, and lessons learned. The system updates `_log.yaml`, appends to `history.md`, and writes a closing block to `matter.md` only after you explicitly confirm the closure.

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

When archiving a legal case, supported resolution types include settlements, dismissals, judgments for or against, withdrawals, and consolidations. You select the specific resolution type when logging the final outcome and exposure.

Does matter closure delete the case files from the active portfolio?▼

Matter closure archives the case safely rather than deleting it. The matter is marked as closed in the log file, but the matter files remain preserved for auditability, historical reference, and future risk calibration.

What information do I need to provide to finalize matter closure?▼

You need the matter slug, resolution type, resolution date, final exposure or cost, and lessons learned. The system verifies the slug exists in the matter log and requires explicit confirmation before updating files.

How does logging case outcomes help with legal risk calibration?▼

Logging case outcomes calibrates legal risk by capturing final exposure, cost, and candid lessons learned from each resolution. This historical record informs future risk assessment and keeps the portfolio updated for ongoing exposure tracking.

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