Darrow v1.8: Smarter Case Evaluation

See the Signal, Seize the Case

Plaintiff attorneys partner with Darrow to find strong litigation opportunities backed by data. Now it’s even easier to evaluate those opportunities quickly and make smarter portfolio decisions.

Our latest release focuses on updates to Insights, where available cases are listed. Insights give attorneys an at a glance view of potential litigation opportunities, including legal theory, scope, and projected value. With v1.8, Insights now include two new metrics and a new way to surface high performing cases.

New Metric: Estimated Expected Settlement Amount

A few months ago, darrow introduced estimated expected settlement amounts into Insights, giving attorneys earlier visibility into potential financial outcomes. This metric is designed to support faster, more informed comparisons across opportunities before deeper diligence begins.

This metric helps attorneys understand how similar cases have resolved historically and what level of recovery may be realistic given the facts, theory, and scope of the matter. Instead of treating all opportunities as equal until later stages, firms can now differentiate cases earlier in the funnel.

This metric helps attorneys:

• Compare opportunities more efficiently across practice areas
• Prioritize cases with stronger historical outcomes
• Align case selection with revenue goals and growth plans

When evaluated alongside other Insight data, expected settlement amount adds financial context that is critical for portfolio construction.

New Metric: Estimated Time to Settle

Another central question in case evaluation is timing. How long a case takes to resolve affects a firm's entire business, from cash flow to staffing to risk tolerance.

Insights now include estimated time to settle, informed by Darrow's AI-powered case assessment models and historical case data. Attorneys now have a clearer view of the expected lifecycle of a case before committing resources.

This metric allows firms to think more deliberately about pacing and balance across their dockets. Some cases are worth the wait, while others support faster resolution strategies. Having that signal early enables more intentional planning.

With this addition, attorneys can:

• Balance longer horizon cases with faster resolving matters
• Plan staffing and expenses with greater confidence
• Build portfolios aligned with firm capacity and business goals

Together, estimated expected settlement amount and estimated time to settle provide a more complete picture of both potential return and operational impact.
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New Insight Categories: Time-Efficient and Optimal ROI

To make these metrics easier to act on, darrow now includes two new Insight categories: Time-Efficient and Optimal ROI. The Time-Efficient section highlights cases with the fastest estimated time to settle, while Optimal ROI features cases that combine shorter timelines with higher estimated settlement amounts. These categories are designed for attorneys who want to focus on efficiency and returns without manually sorting through the full list of opportunities. They serve as a starting point, helping firms quickly identify cases that align with their priorities and move forward faster.

Built for How Plaintiff Firms Actually Operate

These updates are intended to reduce friction in the early stages of case evaluation. Settlement data now appear directly in Insights, supporting better decision making without adding complexity.

These updates reflect how plaintiff firms think about litigation as both legal work and business. With clearer signals at the point of discovery, attorneys can move faster and with greater confidence.

We will continue to surface insights that help attorneys identify, evaluate, and act on strong cases.

If you want to see these updates in action, log into Darrow and explore our latest case offerings.

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