Gavelytics
by Gavelytics, Inc.
Gavelytics was a litigation analytics platform for U.S. state-court lawyers. It analyzed judicial rulings, motion outcomes, and court records to support legal research, case strategy, and business development.
Acquisition Details
Gavelytics announced its acquisition by legal technology company Pre/Dicta in June 2022. The legacy Gavelytics homepage no longer presents a standalone operating product, so the product is classified as acquired rather than active.
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📅 Timeline
Gavelytics launches in California
Gavelytics publicly launched its judicial analytics platform for California state courts, giving litigators data about judges, rulings, and motion outcomes.
Company raises $3.2 million
Gavelytics announced a $3.2 million funding round led by prominent legal-industry investors to expand its state-court litigation analytics platform.
Coverage expands beyond California
Gavelytics announced expansion into Florida, adding judicial analytics and court-data coverage for another major U.S. state-court system.
Pre/Dicta acquires Gavelytics
Pre/Dicta acquired Gavelytics, combining Gavelytics' state-court litigation data with Pre/Dicta's predictive litigation analytics capabilities.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What was Gavelytics?
Gavelytics was a legal analytics platform designed for litigators working in U.S. state courts. It organized court records and provided information about judges, motion outcomes, and litigation patterns.
Is Gavelytics still available?
Gavelytics was acquired by Pre/Dicta in June 2022 and is not presented as an independent active product on its legacy website. Users should consult Pre/Dicta for current product availability and inherited capabilities.
Who founded Gavelytics?
Attorney Rick Merrill founded Gavelytics and served as its chief executive. The company was created to make state-court litigation data easier for lawyers to search and analyze.
What did Gavelytics use judicial analytics for?
Gavelytics analyzed judges' ruling histories, motion outcomes, court records, and related litigation data. Lawyers could use those findings for case assessment, strategy, legal research, and business development.
Who acquired Gavelytics?
Pre/Dicta, a litigation analytics company, acquired Gavelytics in June 2022. The transaction brought Gavelytics' state-court data into Pre/Dicta's predictive analytics business.