Case Management

Our entire case portfolio, at a glance

A centralized case repository with rich metadata, powerful filtering, and a visual status pipeline — so we always know where every case stands.

Case Listing

Search, filter, and customize the view

The case table is the home base for our legal team. Find any case instantly with full-text search, narrow results with multi-field filters, and customize which columns to display.

Full-Text Search

Search by case name, caption, client name, or any metadata field to find what we need in seconds.

Multi-Field Filters

Filter by status, pillar, subpillar, court, assigned staff, and more — individually or in combination.

Customizable Columns

Choose which columns to display and the system remembers preferences across sessions.

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Case NameStatus
Johnson v. City Development Authority
Filed
Patel v. State Licensing Board
Investigation
Williams v. County Zoning Commission
Appeal
Garcia v. Professional Standards Board
Board Approval
Thompson v. Municipal Housing Authority
Filed
Case Detail

Everything about a case, in one place

Each case has a dedicated detail page showing all metadata, staff assignments, court information, client records, location, documents, and the full case entry timeline.

Court & Location Info

See the assigned court, judge, location, and geographic tracking data for every case.

Staff Assignments

Instantly see which attorneys and paralegals are assigned, with links to their profiles.

Document Links

Quick access to case documents, external links, and uploaded files — all in one spot.

lms.ij.org/case/johnson-v-city

Johnson v. City Development Authority

Property Rights · Eminent Domain

Filed
Investigation
Board Approval
Filed
Appeal
Closed
Court

U.S. District Court, E.D. Virginia

Location

Richmond, Virginia

Staff

S. Mitchell, R. Torres, J. Park

Filed Date

March 15, 2025

Clients

Robert Johnson, Maria Johnson

Documents

12 files attached

mail.ij.org

Quick question — SWAT raid case?

10:47 AM
DW

David Wilson <d.wilson@ij.org>

to Sarah Mitchell

Hey Sarah,

Can you tell me what the latest update is in the SWAT raid case? I have a donor meeting tomorrow and need to reference where things stand. Is it still in discovery? Did the motion get decided?

Also — who's the lead attorney on it now? I think there was a staffing change but I'm not sure.

Sorry to bother you, I know you're busy with the Johnson hearing.

Thanks,
David

Reply to David Wilson...
Fewer Interruptions

Stop answering the same questions

Sound familiar? Emails like this pull attorneys away from real work every day. When case information is locked in someone's head — or buried in a thread — everyone else has to ask. The LMS puts answers where people can find them on their own.

Case status, recent rulings, assigned staff, upcoming dates — all of it is available in the LMS to anyone with access. Development staff preparing for a donor meeting can look it up in seconds instead of interrupting attorneys in the middle of trial prep.

  • Self-service access to case status, staff, and key dates
  • No more 'quick question' emails that break focus
  • Development and communications teams find what they need independently
  • Attorneys stay focused on litigation, not status updates
Status Pipeline

Visualize case progress through every stage

Every case follows a clear lifecycle from investigation through closure. The status pipeline makes it easy to see exactly where a case stands.

Investigation
Board Approval
Filed
Appeal
Closed
Investigation

New cases start here. Research the legal issue, identify clients, and prepare investigation memos.

Board Approval

Cases are presented to the IJ Board of Directors for approval to file.

Filed

Active litigation. The complaint has been filed and the case is proceeding in court.

Appeal

Case is in the appellate phase, either at a circuit court or the Supreme Court.

Closed

Case has concluded — whether through victory, settlement, or other resolution.

Rich Metadata

Comprehensive data for every case

Each case captures the detailed information our team needs — organized into logical groups for fast access.

Pillars & Subpillars

Classify cases by IJ litigation pillars (Property Rights, Economic Liberty, etc.) and their subpillars.

Court Details

Track the court, judge, case number, and jurisdiction for active litigation.

Client Information

Record client names and details, linked directly to each case record.

Location Tracking

Geographic case tracking with city, state, and location data for every case.

Key Dates

Filing dates, hearing dates, trial dates, and other critical milestones — all in one view.

Case Aliases

Track alternate case names and references so cases are always findable regardless of how they're referenced.

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