2026 Legal Industry Predictions: AI Adoption in Litigation Drives Client Expectations and New Legal Service Demands

Summary

Esquire Solutions, a legal services provider, published predictions for 2026 highlighting the growing role of AI in litigation and legal practice. The article notes that clients increasingly expect lawyers to use AI in pretrial discovery processes, and that lawyers who master AI-assisted discovery may gain advantages in motion practice. Thomson Reuters data is cited indicating that corporate counsel are seeking greater value and lower prices through AI-enabled efficiency. The piece also emphasi