Get it Together: Pleadings and Motions Checklists For Attorneys and Legal Support Staff
1h 1m
Created on August 18, 2022
Beginner
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Overview
Judges tend to favor well-drafted pleadings and motions, and they can make all the difference in your client's case. Pleading and motion practice can seem like a cumbersome task in state and federal courts. In this presentation learn the best tips on how to draft pleadings and motions, as well as an overview of the relevant rules pertaining to filings.
Learning Objectives:
Discuss filings in State v. Federal Court including an understanding of jurisdiction and removal
Review the process and requirements of drafting pleadings including
o Complaint
o Answer
o Responses / Replies
o Counterclaims
o Third-Party Claims
o Amendments
Find and track deadlines
Review of the importance of communications with the court and opposing counsel
Learn tips and tricks for document management
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