Settlement demand drafting
Demands built from the real life of the case, including treatment history, specials, pain and suffering, limitations, and future impact.
Serving law firms across the U.S.
Your cases keep moving. Your team stays lean.
Experienced legal operations support for solo attorneys and small firms: settlement demands, records and bills, intake, and litigation support. Pay only for what you need, when you need it.
- 8+
- years in legal operations
- 400+
- demands drafted
- 500+
- clients closed through intake
- 1,000+
- records and bills retrieved
As-needed support
Pay only for what you need
Scale as you grow
Serving firms nationwide
Core services
What firms bring us in for
Support built around the work that actually affects case movement, settlement value, and client conversion.
Medical records and bills
Records and itemized bills requested, tracked, reviewed, and organized so the file is actually ready for demand or litigation.
Discovery and litigation support
Support with discovery responses, medical summaries, supporting documents, docketing, and deadline-driven file work.
Intake and case screening
Fast, confident intake support focused on response times, lead conversion, first contact, and getting the right facts early.
Placement
Need a dedicated person, not just a project?
We introduce legal support staff trained in the Next Matter Pro Academy on medical records, intake and settlement demands, the same work we handle for firms every day. You interview and hire directly; we make the introduction and stay available for support.
Why lawyers outsource to Next Matter Pro
More support. Less overhead. Easier to scale.
Small firms do not always need another full-time employee. They need experienced help that can be brought in when intake spikes, when records backlog grows, when demands are piling up, or when litigation support starts eating up attorney time.
Use support on an as-needed basis, pay only for the services you need, and scale as your caseload grows.
- Real support for growing firmsThe operational heavy lifting, so you can focus on practicing law.
- Experienced legal professionalsPeople who already understand legal workflows and can handle live files from day one.
- Support that scales with youServices adjust when intake spikes, the litigation calendar fills up, or records back up.
- Strict quality controlCareful review and organization, so work product is clean, accurate, and ready for negotiations.
What our clients say
Feedback from the firms we work with
Working with Marco was an absolute pleasure. He is efficient, competent, and brings a true go-getter attitude to every task. What stood out most was his willingness to figure things out, he doesn't get stuck, he finds solutions. Even when faced with something new, Marco approaches it with confidence, resourcefulness, and speed. He consistently delivered high-quality work, communicated clearly, and made the process seamless. If you're looking for someone who is proactive, reliable, and committed to getting the job done right, Marco is the person you want on your team. Highly recommend!
Everything was awesome and exceeded our standards. Thanks so much for your help and quick turnaround!
Very capable, highly knowledgeable and quick turn-around. Every project I send Next Matter Pro's way are done high quality and before due date.
I have worked with Marco for nearly 3 years and ongoing, he is someone who never fails to deliver. His work is impeccable, he is resourceful, quick, and easy to work with. Next Matter Pro is my go-to for contract work.
Meet the team
The people behind Next Matter Pro
Experienced support professionals focused on helping firms stay organized, responsive, and efficient.
Marco Espela
Founder
Over eight years partnering with solo and boutique law firm owners to manage their caseloads, guiding hundreds of files through their full lifecycle, from liability analysis and records strategy to workflow execution.
Mark Raymond Ruivivar
Co-Founder
A licensed professional teacher turned paralegal, Mark works closely with clients and providers in personal injury matters so injured people receive the treatment and support they need.
How it works
From your file to finished work
- 1
Send the project
Use the project intake form to share your case type, timeline, and what you need help with.
- 2
We review and follow up
We look over the request and follow up promptly to confirm the scope and next steps.
- 3
Receive file-ready work
Work product that is reviewed, organized, and ready for negotiations or litigation.
Need help with a demand, intake backlog, or active case project?
Send over your case type, timeline, and project needs. We will review and follow up promptly.