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Route law firm client intakes with Claude and Google Sheets

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1. Workflow Overview

Quick Overview This workflow hosts an n8n intake form for a law firm, sends each submission to Anthropic Claude for classification and qualification, logs the result to Google Sheets, emails the in...

Best for

  • Lead Generation automation workflows
  • AI Summarization automation workflows
  • intermediate n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.formtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.gmail, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Milos Vranes.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Route law firm client intakes with Claude and Google Sheets
Workflow name
Route law firm client intakes with Claude and Google Sheets

Quick Overview

This workflow hosts an n8n intake form for a law firm, sends each submission to Anthropic Claude for classification and qualification, logs the result to Google Sheets, emails the intake team for qualified matters via Gmail, and returns a neutral confirmation page to the submitter.

How it works

  1. Receives a client intake submission through an n8n hosted form.
  2. Normalizes the submission into consistent fields (contact details, matter type, incident date, and narrative).
  3. Sends the normalized intake to Anthropic Claude to classify practice area, assess urgency and time sensitivity, flag conflict-check needs, and decide whether the matter is qualified.
  4. Parses Claude’s JSON response and merges the analysis back into the intake record.
  5. If the matter is qualified, sends an HTML alert email via Gmail to the intake team and appends the intake details to the “Qualified Intakes” tab in Google Sheets.
  6. If the matter is not qualified, appends the submission and decline reason to the “Declined Intakes” tab in Google Sheets.
  7. Returns a confirmation message to the submitter stating the intake was received and that no attorney-client relationship has been formed.

Setup

  1. Create an Anthropic HTTP Header Auth credential (header name x-api-key) and attach it to the Claude HTTP request.
  2. Connect a Gmail account and replace the placeholder recipient email address in the intake alert step.
  3. Connect Google Sheets credentials, create a spreadsheet with “Qualified Intakes” and “Declined Intakes” tabs, and replace REPLACE_WITH_YOUR_SHEET_ID in both append steps.
  4. Review and adjust the form fields (practice areas, questions, and disclaimers) and the Claude prompt rules to match your firm’s intake criteria.
  5. Activate the workflow and share the hosted form URL where clients submit intake requests.

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 4 - Sticky Note3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 5 - Sticky Note4

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 6 - Receive Intake Submission

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.formTrigger - formTrigger
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 7 - Set Intake Fields

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 8 - Analyze Intake with Claude

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 9 - Parse Intake Classification

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 10 - Evaluate Case Fit

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 11 - Dispatch Intake Alert

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.gmail - gmail
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 12 - Append to Qualified Intakes

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

Block 13 - Append to Declined Intakes

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

Block 14 - Respond to Submitter

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.form - form
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Route law firm client intakes with Claude and Google Sheets
Complexity intermediate
Nodes 14
Categories Lead Generation, AI Summarization
Author Milos Vranes
Published 10 Jun 2026

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/16244/16244.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Route law firm client intakes with Claude and Google Sheets do?

Quick Overview This workflow hosts an n8n intake form for a law firm, sends each submission to Anthropic Claude for classification and qualification, logs the result to Google Sheets, emails the in...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Lead Generation, AI Summarization use case.