How to Delete a Matter in Eve

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Overview

This article shows firm admins how to permanently delete a matter from Eve. Deleting a matter removes all associated data including documents, chat history, drafts, and case information, and this action cannot be undone. Only firm admins can delete matters.

Prerequisites

  • You must have firm admin permissions

  • The matter must not have any invoices generated (matters with invoices cannot be deleted)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Navigate to the Matters Page — Go to your matters page where all active matters are listed.

  2. Locate the Matter — Hover over the matter you want to delete. You should see action options appear.

  3. Open the Menu — Click the ••• menu icon that appears when hovering over the matter.

  4. Select Delete — Click "Delete" from the menu options.

  5. Confirm Deletion — Confirm the deletion when prompted. Once confirmed, all data associated with this matter is permanently removed and cannot be recovered.