TRAINING TIP #32
How can I verify if my firm opposed another firm?
STEP ONE
Click Search for Cases on the Search page.
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STEP TWO
Click the drop-down arrow next to “Firms,” then select “MORE OPTIONS.”
![](https://brochure.docketnavigator.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/TM-Tip-32.2.png)
STEP THREE
To enter your first firm as representing the Plaintiff, set the firm role as Plaintiff. Then click “SAVE.”
![](https://brochure.docketnavigator.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/TM-Tip-32.3.png)
STEP FOUR
Begin typing your firm name and select it from the drop-down suggestions that appear.
![](https://brochure.docketnavigator.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CR-Tip-32.4.png)
STEP FIVE
Next click the plus icon next to the Plaintiff role to enter a second firm name, choosing Defendant as the role this time. Notice this creates an “and” operator between the firms.
![](https://brochure.docketnavigator.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/CR-Tip-32.5.png)
STEP SIX
View your results and then run another Cases search, this time reversing the firms’ roles. The end result should look something like this:
Jones Day representing Plaintiff against Liebowitz
Liebowitz representing Plaintiff against Jones Day
Note: You could use the Asserting Party/Accused Party roles instead.