From record to result, in four steps.
Every era of Indian law found a new way to record, organise and preserve legal thought. Rhett follows the same path, with better tools.
Reviewing a commercial lease this week.
Prefers short replies, with citations at the end.
Practises mainly before district and sessions courts.
Writes amounts in lakh and crore.
The four steps
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Ask
The scribe with a question.
Good work starts with the right question. Bring Rhett your files, notes and voice memos, or a half-formed thought, and find the question worth answering.
- You bringWhat you have, in any shape.
- RhettReads it, and remembers how you work.
- You leave withA clear question to work on.
Welcome back
What are we working on today?
ChatAgentWhat is due this week across my matters?Summarise my DiaryDraft an opinionReview a documentAdd memory
e.g. I prefer concise repliesfactAdd skill
Describe it in plain English. Rhett builds the skill.
Reply to a legal notice under the Consumer Protection Act, in my format.Create with AI -
Organise
The court register.
Clear thinking needs a clear record. One connected case: AI Clerk pulls the facts from eCourts, and the hearings, listings and orders fall into place.
- You bringA CNR or a party’s name.
- RhettTracks the case and keeps the dossier current.
- You leave withEvery date, before it matters.
Cases queue CNR or party nameState v. K. VermaTodayArora v. Northwind InfraTomorrowIyer Estate, probateIn 18 daysActive dossierArora v. Northwind Infra
StageFor ordersLast syncedToday, 5:37 AMCourt listing noticeTomorrow, Court No. 2Item 14 on the cause listOrders and judgments01 Sep, OrderView PDF24 Aug, OrderView PDFAsk the AI ClerkExplain this case in brief
AI ClerkAsk a question -
Reason
The scholar’s commentary.
A strong case rests on authority and argument. Run a Legal Thesis on the issue, find the judgment that governs it, and map the argument on the Case Board.
- You bringThe legal issue.
- RhettResearches in rounds, and checks its sources.
- You leave withA reasoned position you can cite.
Research questionRecent sessionsHow have High Courts read delay in cheque dishonour complaints?
DepthQuickStandardDeepStart researchArbitration Act amendments, what changedIn progress · 4 sourcesAnticipatory bail since the 2020 Constitution BenchCompleted · 13 verified sources -
Deliver
The sealed and stamped order.
Work is only finished when someone can use it. Assign, track, send and deliver: reviewed, approved and ready to go out.
- You bringThe draft and your judgement.
- RhettRoutes the review and keeps the dates.
- You leave withWork you can file, send or sign.
ReviewSenior reviewTwo comments resolved
Hearing on the calendarReminder set for the day before
Client updateReady to go by mail
Subject: Demand for payment of outstanding dues
Ask. Organise. Reason. Deliver.
That is how legal work in India has always been done. Rhett keeps it in one living record.