Case-law research
Federal decisions, procedural issues, and authorities identified for a defined research question.
Legal research
Research prepared around the actual federal question.
JBW may prepare source-focused federal case-law, sentencing, guideline, and records research within a written scope. Research is informational support, not legal advice or a prediction of outcome.
Sentencing research
Guideline, sentencing, and related materials organized around the requested issue.
Custom memoranda
A structured research memorandum or source packet tailored to a written scope.
How research is scoped
The question directs the work.
- 01 — Identify the question. The intake review identifies the requested issue, target work product, and materials available.
- 02 — Confirm a written scope. If the request is appropriate, the agreement defines the research task, sources, exclusions, timing, and fees.
- 03 — Prepare the materials. JBW performs the agreed research and provides the defined work product—not an attorney opinion or representation.
Do not let an urgent deadline wait for an intake review.
A client remains responsible for all filing and court deadlines unless a written agreement expressly states otherwise. Consider speaking with a licensed attorney immediately about legal advice, representation, and deadlines.