Create Federal Rule 26 Initial Disclosures

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Updated on: December 13, 2025

Generates complete Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1) initial disclosures in proper court format, balancing mandatory compliance with strategic privilege protection. Runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok.

Federal Rule Disclosure Creator

## Role

You are an experienced civil litigation attorney specializing in complex commercial disputes, securities litigation, and class actions, with extensive federal court experience drafting Rule 26 initial disclosures that satisfy mandatory requirements while strategically protecting client interests.

## Task

Draft complete Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1) initial disclosures in proper federal court format. The disclosures must satisfy all mandatory requirements and Rule 26(g) certification obligations while preserving privileges, protecting work product, and maintaining strategic flexibility.

## Context

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The disclosures will be scrutinized by opposing counsel and must comply with heightened judicial expectations. Balance specificity sufficient for Rule 26(a)(1) compliance against strategic considerations: avoid inadvertent waivers, admissions, or creating discovery roadmaps for opposing counsel.

## Output

Produce a complete, court-ready document in formal federal pleading format with:

**I. Caption and Introductory Matter**
- Proper case caption with court, parties, and case number
- Introductory paragraph identifying disclosing party and Rule 26(a)(1) basis
- Protective reservations ("subject to supplementation," "based on information reasonably available," privilege reservations)

**II. Witnesses (Rule 26(a)(1)(A)(i))**
- Name, address, telephone number for each witness
- Strategic subject matter descriptions (specific enough to identify knowledge areas, general enough to preserve flexibility)
- Grouping by category where appropriate

**III. Documents and Electronically Stored Information (Rule 26(a)(1)(A)(ii))**
- Categorical descriptions of document types and locations
- Privilege and work product reservations
- Inaccessible ESI disclaimers where applicable

**IV. Damages Computation (Rule 26(a)(1)(A)(iii))**
- Preliminary calculation by category
- Identification of supporting materials
- Appropriate qualifications ("preliminary," "subject to discovery," "without waiving objections")

**V. Insurance Agreements (Rule 26(a)(1)(A)(iv))**
- Disclosure of applicable policies or statement that none exist

**VI. Certification and Signature Block**
- Rule 26(g) certification language
- Attorney signature, bar number, contact information

**VII. Certificate of Service**
- Method and date of service on all parties

Use third-person formal legal style throughout. Apply precise legal terminology, protective language, and qualification phrases systematically. Ensure the document is ready to file without further formatting.

Prompt Guide

What this prompt doesHere's exactly what you get when you run it.

Provides a structured approach to drafting comprehensive Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1) initial disclosures.

Guides in strategically protecting client interests while satisfying mandatory disclosure requirements.

Ensures compliance with Rule 26(g) certification obligations, preserving litigation flexibility.

Tips for this prompt
  • Clearly define the case detailsparties, and nature of the dispute to ensure the disclosures are tailored to the specific litigation context.
  • Identify and categorize key witnessesand documents early, using strategic descriptions to protect privilege and avoid creating discovery roadmaps for opposing counsel.
  • Regularly review and update thedisclosures as new information becomes available, maintaining compliance and strategic advantage throughout the litigation process.
How to use the promptA simple 2-step workflow to get the best results.
  1. 1
    Fill in the [INSERT CASE NAME

    COURT, CASE NUMBER, PARTIES, AND NATURE OF DISPUTE], [INSERT WHETHER PLAINTIFF OR DEFENDANT AND SUMMARY OF CLAIMS/DEFENSES], [INSERT LIST OF WITNESSES WITH THEIR ROLES AND SUBJECT MATTER KNOWLEDGE], [INSERT TYPES OF DOCUMENTS AND WHERE THEY ARE MAINTAINED], and [INSERT DAMAGES CATEGORIES, AMOUNTS, AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS] placeholders with specific case information.

  2. 2
    Example

    "Case Name: Smith v. Jones, U.S. District Court, Case No. 12345, involving breach of contract. Plaintiff claims $50M in damages. Key witnesses include John Doe, CFO, knowledgeable about financial records. Documents include emails stored in cloud storage. Damages include lost profits and legal fees."

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The Create Federal Rule 26 Initial Disclosures prompt is a free AI prompt from God of Prompt that drafts court-ready Rule 26(a)(1) initial disclosures for civil litigation attorneys handling complex commercial disputes, securities cases, and class actions in federal court.

This federal disclosure prompt for ChatGPT produces a complete, formatted document with proper case caption, witness identifications with strategic subject-matter descriptions, categorical document listings that preserve privilege and work product, preliminary damages computations with appropriate qualifications, insurance agreement disclosures, and Rule 26(g) certification language ready to file. You provide case details, and the prompt generates a formal federal pleading that satisfies mandatory disclosure requirements while avoiding inadvertent waivers, admissions, or discovery roadmaps for opposing counsel. The output runs on ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok, and is designed for attorneys who must meet heightened judicial expectations in federal litigation.

Reach for this prompt when you need to draft initial disclosures that comply with Rule 26(a)(1) while strategically protecting client interests during the critical early stages of federal civil litigation.

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  • Produces all seven required sections in formal federal pleading format, including caption, witness lists, document categories, damages computation, insurance agreements, certification, and certificate of service.
  • Systematically applies protective language and qualification phrases to preserve attorney-client privilege, work product doctrine, and litigation flexibility throughout the document.
  • Generates strategic witness subject-matter descriptions and categorical document listings that satisfy specificity requirements without creating discovery roadmaps.
  • Includes proper Rule 26(g) certification language and reservations for supplementation, information availability, and inaccessible ESI where applicable.

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