Claude Code Lawyer: AI Legal Research for Israeli Law

This is a template repository for using Claude Code as your AI-powered legal research assistant, specifically tailored for Israeli law. It's designed to empower users with preliminary research and analysis about their legal position in disputes under Israeli law.

GitHub: danielrosehill/Claude-Lawyer-ISR

Note: This tool provides preliminary legal research and analysis. It is not a substitute for qualified legal counsel. Always consult with a licensed Israeli attorney for definitive legal advice.

Israel-Specific Features

• Israeli court system knowledge — Civil, Labor, Family, Religious courts, and Small Claims

• Hebrew legal terminology — Bilingual Hebrew/English support throughout

• Israeli legal databases — Pre-configured links to Nevo, Takdin, Kol Zchut, and official sources

• Recording laws — Guidance on Israel's one-party consent rule

• Tenancy law — Coverage of the Rental and Borrowing Law (1971) and Fair Rental Law (2017)

• Small claims guidance — Current thresholds and procedures (up to 38,900 NIS)

• Limitation periods — Israeli statute of limitations for common claim types

How It Works

Clone the repository, start Claude Code, and run the /intake command. This launches a guided intake process covering:

• Jurisdiction and venue (district, court system)

• Parties involved (including Hebrew names and Israeli ID numbers)

• Nature of dispute (employment, consumer, contract, real estate, personal injury, family law)

• Timeline with Israeli statute of limitations alerts

• Documentation (including language and translation needs)

• Prior legal advice and demand letters

Israeli Court System Reference

The template includes a built-in reference for the Israeli court hierarchy:

• Supreme Court (Beit HaMishpat HaElyon)

• District Courts (Beit Mishpat Mechozi)

• Magistrate Courts (Beit Mishpat Shalom)

• Labor Courts — Employment disputes

• Family Courts — Custody, support, property

• Religious Courts — Marriage and divorce

• Small Claims — Claims up to 38,900 NIS

Built-In Legal Resources

• Legal databases: Nevo, Takdin, Israeli Judicial Authority, Knesset

• Citizens' rights: Kol Zchut, ACRI

• English-speaker resources: Nefesh B'Nefesh, AACI, government portals

Common Use Cases

• Employment (wrongful termination, severance, unpaid wages)

• Consumer disputes and service complaints

• Tenancy (deposit disputes, illegal eviction, repairs)

• Contract (breach, interpretation, enforcement)

• Small claims (up to 38,900 NIS)

Additional Features

• Document generation with TYPST (bilingual Hebrew/English, Israeli legal citation formats)

• Evidence handling with audio transcription support for call recordings

• Optional Knesset MCP integration for searching Israeli legislation directly

• Confidentiality markings (Confidential, Strictly Confidential, Attorney-Client Privileged)