Reality Check by Racky | Litigation Strategy Matrix for Lawyers
Reality Check by Racky is a litigation strategy matrix designed exclusively for legal practitioners.
It gives you a single, structured document to map out every option available to your client, from commencing proceedings to doing nothing, alongside estimated legal costs, timing, likelihood of success, risks, and likely financial outcomes, including net loss or gain.
It is a tool built to cut through the emotional fog of disputes and force clarity at the moments that matter most: before money is spent, before positions harden, and before sunk cost takes over.
Who is it for?
This tool is for solicitors, barristers, and in-house counsel who advise on disputes and litigation. It is not designed for, and should not be used by, members of the public.
What's included?
The download is a pdf download containing:
An explanation of the tool and why it exists
Guidance on how to populate the matrix and when to update it
A worked example matrix for illustrative purposes
A blank matrix template ready for use with your client's matter
A section on common traps in litigation decision-making
You populate the matrix at each stage of a dispute: when instructions are first received, when proceedings are commenced or threatened, before mediation, and at any point where a material change occurs. Each row is a realistic option. Each column forces specificity. The completed matrix becomes a living document that sits alongside your file and keeps both you and your client anchored to the numbers.
Why does it matter?
Because clients don't always hear what lawyers tell them. They hear what they want to hear. A filled-in matrix puts every option on one page with nowhere to hide. It combats sunk cost thinking, reframes unrealistic expectations, and gives your client the information they need to make a genuine commercial decision, not an emotional one.
Important Notice
This product is a practice tool for use by qualified legal practitioners only. It is not a substitute for independent legal advice. It does not contain legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. The example matrix included is for illustrative purposes only and is not based on any real matter.
