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Harvey, in partnership with LexisNexis, introduces an AI-powered Motion to Dismiss workflow, streamlining the drafting of legal motions using advanced legal research tools.
Legal technology firm Harvey, in collaboration with LexisNexis, has launched a new Motion to Dismiss (MTD) workflow designed to drastically reduce the time required to draft these procedural legal motions. The announcement, made on October 7, 2026, highlights the integration of LexisNexis’s extensive legal research content and Shepard’s® Citations Service within Harvey’s AI platform.
Evidence and context
The MTD workflow builds on a strategic alliance formed in June 2025 between Harvey and LexisNexis. According to the announcement, this collaboration aims to leverage LexisNexis’s legal research capabilities to create advanced workflows for litigation support. The new tool is touted as a significant time-saver, replacing the traditional 40-50+ hours of associate work required to draft a motion to dismiss with an automated process that produces a ready-to-review draft within hours.
The workflow operates through four stages: analyzing the complaint to propose dismissal arguments, lawyer review and approval of the plan, in-depth research on approved arguments using LexisNexis’s database, and automated drafting of the motion. Each stage incorporates lawyer oversight, ensuring that the tool supports legal professionals without replacing their judgment. The final output includes all necessary citations, formatted arguments, and court-specific procedural standards.
Harvey’s CEO emphasized the impact of this innovation, stating that it allows legal teams to focus more on strategic issues rather than time-intensive drafting tasks. The company also confirmed plans to roll out a Motion for Summary Judgment workflow as the next phase of the collaboration with LexisNexis.
Why it matters
In litigation, motions to dismiss are critical tools used to dispose of claims that fail to meet legal sufficiency standards, often saving significant time and resources by avoiding trial. By automating this process, Harvey’s new workflow has the potential to reshape how law firms handle early-stage litigation. Faster drafting means reduced legal costs and quicker case resolutions, which could be particularly beneficial for smaller firms or high-volume litigation practices.
This development also underscores the growing role of artificial intelligence in the legal sector. By combining AI with robust legal databases like LexisNexis, tools like the MTD workflow demonstrate how technology can enhance efficiency while maintaining the rigorous standards required in legal practice.
Future directions
While the exact adoption rate for the MTD workflow remains to be seen, its introduction marks a notable advancement in legal technology. The upcoming Motion for Summary Judgment workflow, also co-developed with LexisNexis, suggests that Harvey is committed to expanding its suite of AI-powered legal tools.
For now, the timing of broader market implications or adoption rates remains uncertain, but the tool is available to Harvey customers with access to the Ask LexisNexis integration or Lexis+® with Protégé™ subscriptions.
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