Use cases

Four workflows that eat 3–5 hours a day, handled in minutes, entirely on your computer.

Document Review

Reading a 40-page contract from top to bottom costs 2–3 hours per matter. Upload it and ask what you actually need to know: risk clauses, missing terms, obligations, ambiguous language. You get a structured analysis in minutes, with citations to the specific page and paragraph.

3 hrs
reading a contract
→
8 min
with Sidebarlex

What's pre-loaded in your system:

  • • UCC Articles 1 & 2 (contracts)
  • • Your state's contract statute
  • • Standard commercial clause library
  • • Custom templates from your setup
Example prompt
"Client signs Friday. One hour. Flag every trap — guarantees, escalation, maintenance, exit penalties. Cite the section."
AI response: "4 clauses need attention: (1) §9.2 — Personal guarantee survives business closure. Full 5-year term ($312K). Negotiate a 12-month cap. (2) §14.1 — 8% annual rent increase, no CPI tie. Adds ~$47K over standard clause. (3) §21.3 — Tenant covers all HVAC repairs and replacement. Atypical. (4) §27 — Early exit: 6-month penalty + full deposit forfeiture. Missing: no force majeure clause…"

Deposition Summary

A 200-page deposition transcript is a 4-hour read before you can start preparing follow-up questions or spotting contradictions. Upload it and ask for the critical testimony, inconsistencies, and topics to probe, cross-referenced with exhibits by page number.

4 hrs
reading a transcript
→
15 min
with Sidebarlex

What's pre-loaded in your system:

  • • Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE)
  • • FRCP Rules 30–31 (deposition procedure), Rule 26 (discovery scope)
  • • Your state's deposition rules
  • • Deposition summary template
Example prompt
"Cross-exam in two days. April deposition + last week's supplemental. Find every statement that changed or contradicts. Flag what I can use."
AI response: "3 contradictions: (1) Location — April p.41: 'in the conference room all morning.' Nov p.23: 'may have stepped out around 9am.' Badge log (Ex.7): exit at 8:52am. (2) Policy knowledge — April p.67: 'unaware of any written policy.' Nov p.89: 'knew there was a policy.' HR records show signed acknowledgment, 2021. (3) Prior contact — April p.112: 'didn't discuss the contract.' Nov p.44: 'may have had a brief call.' Phone records (Ex.12): 22-min call, two days prior…"

Quick Reference

Mid-client-call, you need a statute, a deadline rule, or an ethics opinion, fast. Pulling it up in Westlaw breaks your flow and costs billable time. Your local AI has the FRCP, FRE, ABA Model Rules, your state's statutes, and your court's local rules pre-loaded. Ask in plain English, get a sourced answer in 30 seconds.

8 min
Westlaw lookup
→
30 sec
with Sidebarlex

Pre-loaded for your jurisdiction:

  • • FRCP — pleading, discovery, deadlines
  • • FRE — hearsay, admissibility, privileges
  • • ABA Model Rules — ethics opinions
  • • Your state bar AI ethics opinions
  • • Local court rules (your district)
Example prompt
"Client just told me he plans to defraud an investor next week. Can't talk him out of it. Do I have to report? Can I? Can I withdraw? Texas."
AI response: "[cites applicable Texas and ABA rules on client confidentiality and permissive disclosure] (1) Disclosure — PERMITTED, not required. The applicable confidentiality rules allow (but do not require) disclosure to prevent a client's criminal act likely to cause substantial financial harm. (2) Mandatory reporting — no Texas rule requires reporting financial crimes by clients. Not obligated. (3) Withdrawal — permissive withdrawal is available where the client persists in criminal conduct. Give reasonable notice. (4) Do this now: write a contemporaneous memo — exact statement, date, time, your response. Call the TX State Bar Ethics Hotline (1-800-204-2222) before acting…"

Client Letter

Translating a legal outcome into plain English the client actually understands takes 20–30 minutes to draft properly. Upload the order, the contract, or your case notes and ask for a client-ready letter with the result, what it means, and next steps. No jargon, no hedging, professional tone.

30 min
drafting the letter
→
3 min
with Sidebarlex

Client letter template pre-loaded:

  • • Outcome statement (plain English)
  • • What this means for you
  • • Next steps and timeline
  • • What we need from you
  • • Standard disclaimer footer
Example prompt
"They offered $85K. Client expected $200K+. I think we should take it. Write a letter recommending acceptance — without making it sound like we lost."
AI response: "Dear [Client], the other side has offered $85,000. I'm recommending we accept. Trial is uncertain — even strong cases turn on a single ruling, and a loss means nothing. This offer is certain. I know you expected more. Your friend's case had different facts and different exposure. This offer reflects your situation honestly. My advice: let me negotiate the final number and get this resolved. Please call me this week before the offer expires…"
How it's configured

Three layers of knowledge, built for your practice.

Most AI tools are general-purpose. This one is configured specifically for how lawyers work, from day one.

1

Universal law — pre-loaded

The same foundation every attorney needs, regardless of practice area.

  • •Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP)
  • •Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE)
  • •ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct
  • •Your state bar's AI & ethics opinions
  • •Your district's local court rules
2

Your practice area — configured at setup

During setup, I load the statutes, rules, and materials specific to your area and jurisdiction.

  • •Real estate — property code, purchase agreement templates
  • •Family law — state family code, custody guidelines
  • •Criminal defense — state penal code, sentencing guidelines
  • •Personal injury — tort statutes, evidence rules
  • •Small business / contracts — UCC, entity statutes
  • •Immigration — INA, USCIS policy manual
3

Your client documents — uploaded by you

This is the primary workflow. Each matter, you upload the relevant files and ask questions about them. Nothing leaves your network.

  • •Contracts, leases, agreements
  • •Deposition transcripts
  • •Police reports, medical records
  • •Email chains and correspondence
  • •Court orders and filings
  • •Any document relevant to the matter

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