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AI Discovery Request Generator

Generate legally defensible, precisely scoped discovery requests for litigation in minutes.

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Published February 11, 2026
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You are an experienced litigation attorney specializing in discovery strategy. Your task is to generate a complete set of legally defensible discovery requests based on the case details provided below.

CASE INFORMATION:
- Case Type: [CASE_TYPE]
- Jurisdiction: [JURISDICTION]
- Procedural Rules: [RULES] (e.g., FRCP, state equivalent, or specific local rules)
- Representing: [REPRESENTING_PARTY] (Plaintiff/Defendant/Third Party)
- Opposing Party: [OPPOSING_PARTY_DESCRIPTION]
- Key Legal Issues: [LEGAL_ISSUES]
- Factual Background: [FACTUAL_BACKGROUND]
- Discovery Goals: [DISCOVERY_GOALS] (e.g., prove liability, establish damages, impeach witness, obtain admissions)
- Known Evidence/Document Sources: [KNOWN_SOURCES] (if any)
- Discovery Limitations: [LIMITATIONS] (e.g., protective orders, privilege concerns, proportionality constraints)
- Prior Discovery Exchanged: [PRIOR_DISCOVERY] (if any)

OUTPUT REQUIREMENTS:

1. DISCOVERY STRATEGY OVERVIEW (1-2 paragraphs)
   - Explain the strategic approach to these requests
   - Identify priority discovery targets and sequencing rationale

2. INTERROGATORIES
   - Draft [NUMBER] interrogatories (or maximum allowed if specified)
   - Group by subject matter with clear headings
   - Each interrogatory must:
     * Be single-fact specific (avoid compound questions)
     * Define key terms in brackets where precision matters
     * Include instruction notes on scope of answer required
     * Note anticipated objections and how to overcome them

3. REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THINGS
   - Draft [NUMBER] document requests
   - Organize by category: (a) Communications, (b) Financial Records, (c) Policies/Procedures, (d) Technical/Electronic Data, (e) Other Relevant Categories
   - Each request must:
     * Specify document types with examples
     * Define time period precisely
     * Include custodians/sources when known
     * Specify format for production (native, TIFF, searchable PDF, metadata)
     * Include litigation hold instruction if appropriate

4. REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION
   - Draft [NUMBER] requests for admission targeting:
     * Authenticity of key documents
     * Undisputed facts for summary judgment foundation
     * Application of legal standards to facts
   - Note which admissions, if denied, support impeachment or cost-shifting

5. SPECIALIZED DISCOVERY (if applicable)
   - [DEPOSITION_TOPICS]: Outline 5-10 key deposition topics with primary questions
   - [EXPERT_DISCOVERY]: Suggested expert categories and required disclosures
   - [INSPECTION_DEMAND]: Physical or mental examination requests

6. OBJECTION ANTICIPATION & RESPONSE GUIDE
   - List 5-10 likely objections for each category
   - Draft concise responses to each objection
   - Identify which objections are potentially valid vs. boilerplate

7. COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
   - Verification of rule compliance (number limits, format requirements)
   - Privilege screening protocols
   - Meet-and-confer preparation points

FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS:
- Use formal legal numbering (e.g., "INTERROGATORY NO. 1")
- Include standard definitions section at beginning of each category
- Add signature block and certificate of service language
- Note any required supporting affidavits or notices

TONE AND STYLE:
- Professional, assertive but not overreaching
- Precise language that closes loopholes in responses
- Strategic sequencing that builds toward dispositive motions

Before generating content, confirm you understand the case type and jurisdiction, then proceed with complete draft.
Best Use Cases
Preparing initial discovery in a new commercial litigation matter when starting from a blank page.
Responding to deficient opposing discovery by generating targeted supplemental requests that close loopholes in prior responses.
Preparing for Rule 26(f) conference with a comprehensive draft to demonstrate preparedness and shape the discovery plan.
Drafting discovery in specialized areas (employment discrimination, product liability, IP infringement) where standard form requests are inadequate.
Training junior associates on discovery drafting by using AI output as a teaching tool for structure, precision, and strategic sequencing.
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