---
title: "Create Matter"
method: POST
path: "/practicepanther/matters/create"
tags: ["PracticePanther"]
---

# Create Matter

`POST /practicepanther/matters/create`

Create a matter/project in PracticePanther. Developer access required.

## Request body

- PracticePantherCreateMatterRequest — Request to create a matter/project in PracticePanther
  - `account_guid` string, required
  - `name` string, required
  - `notes` string, nullable
  - `flat_rate` string, nullable
  - `hourly_rate_type` string, nullable
  - `status` string, nullable

## Response `200`

Successful Response

- PracticePantherCreateMatterResponse — Response from creating a matter
  - `success` boolean, required
  - `project_guid` string, nullable
  - `message` string, required

## Other responses

- `422` — Validation Error

---

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