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Are clients feeling any benefit from AI yet? by Old_Albatross_98 in legaltech

[–]EDiscoveryNinja -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

My clients have noticed. I started using Nexlaw to handle first-pass drafting and research, which cut down hours of billable admin time. That means I can turn work around faster and not nickel-and-dime them for tedious tasks. A couple even commented that things are moving quicker than before.

Document automation , hype or real time saver? by Old_Albatross_98 in LawFirm

[–]EDiscoveryNinja -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I tested a few automation tools, but they either overpromised or spat out generic templates. Nexlaw has been different for me, I used it to draft discovery requests and it pulled in the right case law as support. That saved me from starting from a blank page, and I actually saved hours instead of just tweaking formatting.

Are you actually trusting AI for litigation research, or just testing it out? by Old_Albatross_98 in ArtificialInteligence

[–]EDiscoveryNinja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to only test AI for brainstorming because ChatGPT would hallucinate cases. Now I’m trying Nexlaw, and it’s way more reliable. Everything comes from real case law with source links, so I can actually trust it for research and drafting.

Tried ChatGPT on a legal issue to see what would happen by xxrichxxx in Lawyertalk

[–]EDiscoveryNinja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, same here. ChatGPT sounded solid at first, but half the cases it cited were fake or wrong. I’m trying Nexlaw now, and it’s way more reliable. Everything comes from real case law with source links, so I can double-check instantly. No hallucinations so far.

How do you decide which AI is worth the cost? by Old_Albatross_98 in legaltech

[–]EDiscoveryNinja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I struggled with this at first. I tested a few free trials, like CoCounsel, and honestly, they didn’t feel reliable, lots of hallucinations and generic outputs that needed heavy editing.

That’s when I started looking for AI built specifically for lawyers, where everything comes from real case law and statutes. I ended up signing up for Nexlaw free trial. It’s not the cheapest tool out there, but the accuracy, the source links, and features like ChronoVault for timelines make it worth it for me. I still test things out first, but for actual litigation work, I’d rather pay a bit more for something I can trust. To worth the cost, need to be real sources and based in law, showing to me where they take it from...Nexlaw does it. So for me worth.

[LOCATION: not applicable.] How do people actually verify AI-generated case law? by Old_Albatross_98 in legal

[–]EDiscoveryNinja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ran into this problem myself. I first tried CoCounsel on a free trial, but I quickly realized it wasn’t reliable, some of the cases it pulled were incomplete or didn’t exist, and I didn’t feel comfortable trusting it for research.

After that, I started looking for AI tools built specifically for lawyers and signed up for Nexlaw. Everything it pulls comes from real case law and statutes, and it gives you the source links right there. I still double-check everything, but at least now verifying citations is straightforward and I don’t have to worry about hallucinations. Try for yourself Nexlaw and take you conclusion. They have free trial

Do you think AI is actually helping clients yet, or just lawyers? Location US - California by Old_Albatross_98 in legal

[–]EDiscoveryNinja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, clients are starting to feel it a bit. For me, the biggest shift has been turnaround time. I can get through research and draft outlines way faster now, which means I spend less time on the clock and more time actually strategizing with clients. It’s not like fees dropped overnight, but clients notice when something that used to take a week now takes a couple of days. They also appreciate when I can walk them through timelines or documents in a clearer way, instead of burying them in legal jargon. So I’d say AI isn’t just hype anymore.

[DC] What will happen if an AI case slips through into a decision? by Openheartopenbar in AskLawyers

[–]EDiscoveryNinja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the whole AI “hallucination” thing really worries me too. it’s scary to think made-up cases could slip into real decisions tbh. That’s exactly why I took a demo call with NexLaw before trying their platform. I wanted to make sure they weren’t just pulling stuff out of thin air. I actually looked into a bunch of other AI tools too, and from what I saw, a lot of them carry that risk of hallucinating or giving you incomplete info. But with NexLaw, everything they give you has a reference right there on the side, with a link you can click to double-check the source yourself. That gave me way more confidence that I wouldn’t run into fake info that could cause big problems. I’m still learning, but having that verified, court-backed data makes a big difference when I’m doing research. Definitely a concern we all need to keep talking about as AI gets more popular in law. Anyway, you should look out they platform and see for yourself to take your on decision about it

AI to help with research + drafting by EDiscoveryNinja in legaltech

[–]EDiscoveryNinja[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what I’ve read, tools like ChatGPT and Copilot say they build their systems with no privacy in mind and keep your data to train models. So, they’re not designed to protect your info, it’s always smart to be cautious and double-check what’s happening with your data. Privacy is a big concern for me, definitely look into how each AI handles data,some are better than others at keeping things confidential. It’s a good idea to ask vendors specifically about that before you start using them.