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Client milestone updates

Turn an approved matter-stage change into a concise client update, using a verified recipient and a re-check of the current status before delivery. Suppress duplicates, apply communication preferences, and keep sensitive details in the client portal. Staff reviews exceptions and any update that could imply a legal outcome or deadline.

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1. Define the starting point

A stage change can be reversed, imported twice, or applied to the wrong matter. Treat it as a candidate notification, then re-read the authoritative matter record and confirm the recipient relationship.

Process owner and backup rolesWhat will count as complete?

Current handling time and exceptions

2. Walk through the process

1. Capture the stage event

Accept an authenticated event or a scheduled read. Store event time and matter ID; do not rely on display names.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 1 working notes

2. Check freshness

Fetch the latest stage. Ignore stale and repeated events, and coalesce rapid transitions into one staff-reviewed update.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 2 working notes

3. Resolve the recipient

Check the approved contact and communication preference for this matter. Shared family or company contacts require special care.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 3 working notes

4. Render approved wording

Use a neutral template that points to the secure portal. Exclude documents, advice, and privileged case facts from SMS.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 4 working notes

5. Log the outcome

Record delivery status and a short category code. Route bounces and changed contacts to staff without exposing message bodies in alerts.

We have defined the owner, required information, and completion check for this step.Step 5 working notes

3. Check the information

Use invented references in this worksheet. Keep real documents and personal records in an appropriate private system.

Reference field	Working record	Check
matter_id	record_reference	Avoid matter names in logs
stage_version	event_version	Suppress stale transitions
recipient_contact_id	approved_recipient	Validate relationship to this matter
communication_opt_in	send_permission	Apply channel-specific preferences
delivery_id	notification_key	Record provider outcome

Source of truth and access boundaries

4. Verify the process

Use synthetic examples. Mark a check only after recording what actually happened.

A stage reversal cancels an unsent update.A stale event does not send a second message.A missing authorized contact blocks delivery.A bounced update creates an internal task.A named person can resolve an unclear or incorrect result.Work stops when the task is complete, withdrawn, or outside the agreed scope.A duplicate or interrupted handoff can be recovered without repeating a consequential action.Expected result, observed result, and recovery notes

5. Decide the next step

Your smallest reversible pilotReview date and decision

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