create_matter

10000 credits

Creates a new legal matter to organize related documents, consultations, and communications. Matters are required for document submissions and consultations. Each matter represents a distinct legal issue or project.

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
session_token	string	Required	The session token from start_session
matter_type	string	Required	Type of legal matter (CONTRACT_REVIEW, ENTITY_FORMATION, COMPLIANCE, IP_TRADEMARK, IP_COPYRIGHT, IP_PATENT, EMPLOYMENT, LITIGATION_CONSULTATION)
title	string	Required	Brief title for the matter
description	string	Optional	Detailed description of the matter
urgency	string	Optional	Urgency level: low, normal, high, urgentDefault: normal

Returns

Name	Type	Description
matter_id	string	Unique matter identifier
status	string	Matter status (pending_retainer)
retainer_required	boolean	Whether a retainer must be signed
credits_charged	number	Credits deducted (10,000)

Example

typescript

const matter = await mcp.callTool("create_matter", {
  session_token: "sess_xyz789...",
  matter_type: "CONTRACT_REVIEW",
  title: "SaaS Agreement Review",
  description: "Review of enterprise SaaS contract with Acme Corp",
  urgency: "high"
});
 
console.log(matter.matter_id);  // "mat_abc123..."
// Next: Get and accept the retainer before submitting documents

Notes

A retainer agreement must be accepted before work can begin
Use get_retainer_terms and accept_retainer after creating a matter