CourtFile FAQ

Quick answers about CourtFile, verified matter briefs, deadline extraction from court orders, and how litigation teams use the workflow.

What is CourtFile?

CourtFile is workflow software for litigation teams that turns court filings into a verified matter brief with timelines, deadlines, claims, parties, and source-linked summaries.

Who is CourtFile for?

CourtFile is built for litigation paralegals, associates, litigation support teams, and operations leads who review active matters and need a faster handoff workflow.

What documents can CourtFile handle?

CourtFile is positioned around complaints, answers, motions, oppositions, replies, orders, notices, docket sheets, declarations, exhibits, and related filing packets.

What does CourtFile extract?

CourtFile extracts parties, deadlines, claims, motions, citations, procedural events, and missing document references while keeping those items tied to the source filings.

What is a matter brief?

A matter brief is a structured case summary with the filing inventory, party table, procedural timeline, claims, deadlines, and verification notes that help a reviewer understand the matter quickly.

Can CourtFile extract deadlines from court orders?

Yes. Deadline extraction from court orders, notices, and motion papers is one of the core discovery workflows the site already emphasizes.

Does CourtFile replace legal judgment?

No. CourtFile is meant to reduce re-reading and make the record easier to review, not replace legal analysis or attorney judgment.

How does CourtFile handle privacy?

The site positions CourtFile around local-first handling where possible, BYOK support, no training on customer data, and clear retention controls by matter.