Combined Research

Empower your practice with AI-driven legal research. Effortlessly navigate comprehensive US state, federal, and case law at the appellate level and above to uncover key insights with AI.

Getting Started with Paxton AI's Combined Research tool

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1. Open Paxton AI and select the 'Combined Research' option from the sidebar menu.

• Start a new search or continue an existing query from your chat history.

2. Set Your Search Parameters

• Select Jurisdictions: Choose from federal, state, or combined options. For state-specific searches, you can also include related federal laws, such as district and appellate courts.

• Specify Date Range: Adjust the date range for case laws to refine your search results.

3. Enter Your Query

• Type your legal query into the search bar. Be specific to maximize the relevance of search results.

4. Review Your Search Results

• Paxton AI will display results from both statutory laws and case laws that are pertinent to your query.

• For each result, you'll see a brief summary and a link to the full document.

5. Utilize the Integrated Citator

• Click on 'Cited References' to see statutory citations and cases that reference your search results.

• Use the 'Analyze Case' option to get a deeper understanding of how each cited case relates to your query.

6. Deep Dive into Specific Cases or Statutes

• Select individual cases or statutes to view detailed analyses and historical citations.

• Explore the context in which each document has been cited across various legal proceedings.

7. Continuous Learning and Updates

• The system updates regularly, so keep checking back for the most current legal standards and interpretations.

Tips for Effective Use

• Leverage Results in AI Assistant: Paste your research results into the AI Assistant to supplement your legal drafting with legal research.

• Multiple Tabs for Efficiency: You can open multiple tabs of Paxton AI to conduct parallel searches without losing data from other sessions.

• Critically Evaluate AI-Generated Results: Although AI systems like Paxton deliver comprehensive legal information, it's essential to critically examine the outcomes.