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matter-close

Record resolution, final exposure, lessons learned, and archival status for completed legal matters.

109|20|Updated Mar 7, 2025
Search Tags:#case management#settlement#litigation#legal operations#risk tracking#matter closure
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stakwork/stakgraph --skill matter-close-stakwork
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: matter-close
Source: https://github.com/stakwork/stakgraph/tree/main/mcp/skills/litigation-legal/matter-close
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stakwork/stakgraph --skill matter-close-stakwork

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps legal teams close completed matters consistently by recording the resolution, final exposure, lessons learned, and archival status without deleting the underlying record.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Outcome Capture: Record settlements, dismissals, judgments, withdrawals, consolidations, or other resolutions with dates, costs, terms, and lessons.
  • Portfolio Recordkeeping: Update the matter log, append a final history entry, and add a closing summary while preserving the matter for future reference.
  • Safety Controls: Verify the matter exists, confirm the current status, and require attorney review and explicit approval before consequential closure actions for non-lawyers.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill after a settlement or final order to archive the matter from active portfolio tracking while preserving its complete legal and financial history.

Quick Start

Use the matter-close skill for the specified matter slug and provide its resolution type, resolution date, final cost, lessons learned, and related closing document path.

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 completed litigation matter without deleting the underlying legal records?▼

To close a completed litigation matter safely, record the resolution type, final exposure, and archival status while preserving the underlying matter for future reference. This updates the matter log and appends a final history entry without deleting data.

What information is needed to finalize matter closure for a settled case?▼

Finalizing matter closure requires the specified matter slug, resolution type, resolution date, final cost, lessons learned, and related closing document path to ensure a complete, auditable record of the settlement.

Can non-lawyers archive a legal matter from active portfolio tracking?▼

Non-lawyers can archive a legal matter from active tracking only after explicit attorney review and approval. This safety control verifies the matter exists and confirms the current status before consequential closure actions.

What resolution types are supported for legal matter closure?▼

Legal matter closure supports resolutions through settlement, dismissal, judgment, withdrawal, consolidation, or another documented outcome, capturing specific dates, costs, and terms for each type.

Does matter closure require matter-log validation before recording final exposure?▼

Yes, matter closure requires matter-log validation to verify the matter exists and confirm the current status before recording final exposure, ensuring risk tracking accuracy and preventing invalid closures.

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