The problem: filing blind on dispositive motions
Every motion to dismiss and summary judgment motion is a high-stakes bet. You invest hours of attorney time drafting briefs without knowing the assigned judge's actual disposition toward the arguments you plan to make. Legacy research platforms give you case law, but they do not tell you how this judge rules on this type of motion.
How GavelSight changes the calculus
Before drafting, search for your assigned judge and get an immediate intelligence profile. GavelSight shows you:
- Historical ruling patterns broken down by motion type, case category, and posture (plaintiff vs. defendant)
- AI-generated prediction scores for your specific motion, with confidence intervals and methodology disclosure
- The judge's reversal rate on appeal — so you know whether an adverse ruling is likely to survive
- Opposing counsel's track record in front of this specific judge (v11 Pro feature)
- Arguments and citation patterns the judge finds persuasive, surfaced from their opinion history
Use cases
Summary judgment go/no-go
Before investing 40+ hours drafting a summary judgment motion, run a prediction against the assigned judge. If the prediction score is low and the confidence interval is tight, you can redirect that time toward settlement strategy or trial preparation instead.
Motion to dismiss strategy
Understand whether the judge historically favors Rule 12(b)(6) dismissals in your case type. Tailor your brief to the arguments this judge actually grants on, not the arguments that worked in a different court.
Preliminary injunction assessment
Injunction motions require proving irreparable harm and likelihood of success. GavelSight shows how the judge weighs these factors historically, so you can calibrate your evidentiary presentation accordingly.
Client expectation management
Generate a client-ready PDF report showing the judge's ruling profile alongside your prediction scores. Use it in engagement letters and early case assessments to set realistic expectations backed by data, not gut feel.
Stop filing blind
Free tier available. Search your judge and see the intelligence before your next motion.
Get Started FreeSee how judges rule on motions to dismiss: Judge Cannon, Judge Chutkan, Judge O'Connor. Read our guides on MTD grant rates and SJ grant rates.