Profile a Lawyer

Summary

Learn how to Profile a Lawyer with Vincent. Use our attorney analytics tool for in-depth opposing counsel research to understand their litigation style, common arguments, procedural tendencies, and historical track record.

Why This is Important

Understanding the opposing counsel is a critical part of litigation strategy. The "Profiling a Lawyer" workflow transforms this research from a manual, time-consuming task into an instant intelligence report. It allows you to anticipate your opponent's moves, craft more effective arguments, and enter negotiations with a significant data-driven advantage.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Ask Your Question

To begin, select the 'Profile a Lawyer' workflow. In the text box, ask a natural language question about the attorney you are researching. You can be broad or very specific.

• Broad Example: "Tell me about attorney David Boies."

• Specific Example: "How does David Boies respond to motions to dismiss in the Southern District of New York?"

Step 2: Review the AI-Generated Memo

Vincent will search through millions of court records and generate a comprehensive intelligence memo on the left-hand side of your screen. This memo synthesizes the lawyer's professional history and litigation style, including:

• An overview of their legal arguments and procedural maneuvering.

• Analysis of their advocacy style (e.g., aggressive, strategic).

• The types of cases and parties they typically represent.

• Their history before specific courts and judges.

Step 3: Deep-Dive into Specific Cases

On the right-hand side, you will see a detailed list of the individual cases that match your query. For each case, Vincent provides a rich summary, including:

• The role the lawyer played in the case.

• The status and background of the matter.

• Specific motions they were involved in.

• The outcome and complexity of the case.

You can click on any case to navigate directly to the docket on Docket Alarm and view the underlying documents, such as motions, orders, and responses.

Explore individual cases and click to view the source documents on Docket Alarm.

Best Practices & Pro Tips

• Combine with Judge Profiles: After profiling an attorney, use the Profile a Judge workflow to analyze their track record before the specific judge in your case.

• Understanding Document Access: Your Vincent subscription includes a number of free document views from Docket Alarm per week. For extensive document review, a separate Docket Alarm subscription may be required.

Relevant Video Content

Related Articles

• Profiling a Judge

• Profiling a Law Firm

What's Your Next Step?