DEADLINES AND ORGANIZATION

In General

Task I Audit File and Organize for Trial
Task 2 Review Deadlines and Rules
Task 3 Analyze the Pleadings
Task 4 Create Proof Outline
Task 5 Develop Case Theme

Structure Case

Task 6A Seek an Injunction
Task 6B Apply for a Temporary Restraining Order
Task 6C Seek Declaratory Relief
Task 6D Amend Pleadings
Task 7 Oppose Motion to Amend Pleadings
Task 8 Sever Claims or Parties
Task 9 Dismiss Claims or Parties
Task 10 Move for Separate Trials
Task 11 Add Counterclaims or Cross-Claims
Task 12 Implead Third Parties
Task 13 Add Parties: Mandatory Joinder
Task 14 Add Parties: Permissive Joinder
Task 15 Intervene
Task 16 Voluntarily Dismiss Actions
Task 17 Consolidate Cases
Task 18 Transfer Venue
Task 19 Consent to Magistrate Judge

DISCOVERY

Pretrial Meetings and Conferences

Task 20 Prepare FRCP 26 Joint Discovery Plan
Task 21 Participate in FRCP 16 Conference

Disclosure Requirements

Task 22 Review Initial Disclosures
Task 23 Make Disclosures 30 Days Before Trial
Task 24 Identify Experts and Disclose Their Reports

Organize Discovery

Task 25 Set Discovery Goals
Task 26 Prepare Deposition Schedule
Task 27 Docket Internal Discovery Schedule
Task 28 Prepare Final Phase Discovery Plan
Task 29 Conduct Freedom of Information Act Discovery
Task 30 Complete Informal Discovery

Nonparty Discovery

Task 31 Subpoena Records from Nonparties
Task 32 Challenge Subpoenas
Task 33 Enforce Subpoenas
Task 34 Produce and Inspect Nonparty Documents

Formal Written Discovery

Task 35 Propound and Answer Interrogatories
Task 36 Propound and Respond to Requests for Admission
Task 37 Propound and Respond to Requests to Produce or Inspect
Task 38 Request Physical and Mental Examinations or Reports
Task 39 Object to Discovery

Depositions

Task 40 Notice Depositions
Task 41 Notice Expert Depositions
Task 42 Prepare For and Take Depositions
Task 43 Take Telephone Depositions
Task 44 Take Videotaped Depositions
Task 45 Object to Depositions
Task 46 Prepare Client or Witness for Depositions
Task 47 Defend Depositions

Resolve Discovery Problems

Task 48 Extend Discovery Time
Task 49 Shorten Discovery Time
Task 50 Stipulate to Protective Order
Task 51 Move for Protective Order
Task 52 Meet and Confer
Task 53 Compel Discovery or Disclosures
Task 54 Move for Discovery Sanctions
Task 55 Supplement Disclosures and Discovery Responses

Experts

Task 56 Determine Whether to Retain Experts
Task 57 Retain Consultants
Task 58 Use Consultants to Prepare for Trial
Task 59 Prepare Experts for Deposition
Task 60 Depose Experts
Task 61 Supplement Expert Discovery

MOTIONS

Task 62 Motion Basics
Task 63 Make Ex Parte Applications
Task 64 Move for Summary Judgment
Task 65 Oppose Motion for Summary Judgment
Task 66 Move to Dismiss for Failure to Prosecute
Task 67 Move to Expedite Trial
Task 68 Move to Amend Pretrial Scheduling Order
Task 69 Move for Trial Continuance
Task 70 Move to Disqualify Judge
Task 71 Move to Withdraw as Counsel
Task 72 Move for Reconsideration or to Alter Judgments

SETTLEMENT AND ADR

Task 73 Prepare for Settlement Negotiations and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Task 74 Analyze Damages and Remedies
Task 75 Negotiate Settlement
Task 76 Make Offer of Judgment
Task 77 Consider Arbitration
Task 78 Try Mediation

EVIDENCE

Gear Up For Trial

Task 79 Review Evidence Rules
Task 80 Develop Trial Plan

Lay and Expert Witnesses

Task 81 Ensure that Client and Witnesses Appear to Testify
Task 82 Prepare Client and Lay Witnesses to Testify
Task 83 Ensure that Client and Lay Witnesses' Testimony is Admissible
Task 84 Prepare Experts to Testify
Task 85 Ensure that Experts' Testimony is Admissible
Task 86 Prepare to Use Learned Treatises

Non-Testimonial Evidence

Task 87 Create and Obtain Demonstrative Evidence
Task 88 Prepare to Offer "Real Evidence'
Task 89 Prepare to Offer Business Records
Task 90 Prepare to Offer Public Records

Evidence From Formal Discovery

Task 91 Prepare to Offer Depositions and Other Records of Testimony
Task 92 Prepare to Offer Responses to Requests for Admission
Task 93 Prepare to Offer Interrogatory Responses

Evidence Motions and Requests

Task 94 Request Judicial Notice of Facts
Task 95 Move to Strike Undisclosed Evidence
Task 96 Prepare Motions in Limine

FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE

Task 97 Request and/or Participate in Final Pretrial Conference
Task 98 Prepare Final Pretrial Stipulation
Task 99 Prepare Trial Brief

JURY

Task 100 Convert Jury Trial to Non-Jury Trial
Task 101 Retain and Use Jury Consultants
Task 102 Create and Use Mock Juries and Focus Groups
Task 103 Prepare Jury Instructions and Verdict Form
Task 104 Prepare for Jury Selection
Task 105 Prepare Voir Dire Questions
Task 106 Prepare Jury Questionnaires

PROCESS

Task 107 Prepare Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Task 108 Prepare Opening Statement
Task 109 Prepare Direct Examination Plans
Task 110 Prepare Cross-Examination Plans
Task 111 Prepare to Examine Experts
Task 112 Move for Judgment and Other Trial Motions
Task 113 Oppose Motion for Judgment and Other Trial Motions
Task 114 Prepare Closing Arguments
Task 115 Prepare Trial Notebook

FORMS

Form 4:A Proof Outline
Form 9:A Agreed Notice of Voluntary Dismissal of Party
Form 17:A Agreed Motion to Consolidate Cases
Form 18:A Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue
Form 18:B Motion to Transfer Venue
Form 18:C Motion to Dismiss under Forum Non Conveniens Doctrine
Form 19:A Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge
Form 20:A FRCP 26(f) Discovery Plan
Form 22:A Initial Disclosure
Form 24:A Expert Witness Disclosure
Form 29:A Freedom of Information Act Letter
Form 31:A Subpoena
Form 32:A Responses and Objections to Subpoena
Form 32:B Motion to Quash (or Modify) Subpoena
Form 35:A Interrogatories
Form 35:B Responses and Objections to Interrogatories
Form 36:A Requests for Admission
Form 36:B Responses to Requests for Admission
Form 36:C Memorandum in Support of Motion to Withdraw Admissions
Form 37:A Requests for Production of Documents
Form 37:B Responses and Objections to Requests for Production
Form 38:A Notice of Physical or Mental Examination
Form 40: Notice of Deposition
Form 46:A Witness Briefing Checklist
Form 50:A Stipulation for Protective Order
Form 52:A Meet and Confer Letter
Form 52:B Meet and Confer Confirming Letter
Form 54:A Memorandum in Support of Motion for Sanctions
Form 62:A Notice of Motion-General Form
Form 62:B Combined Notice of Motion and Motion-General Form
Form 62:C Motion-General Form
Form 62:D Memorandum of Points and Authorities-General Form
Form 62:E Declaration Establishing Foundation of Exhibit-General Form
Form 62:F Proof of Service-General Form
Form 62:G Reply Memorandum-General Form
Form 64:A Affidavit in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment
Form 64:B Notice of Motion and Motion for Summary Judgment
Form 64:C Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment
Form 64:D Statement of Undisputed Facts in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment
Form 64:E Proposed Order Granting Summary Judgment
Form 65:A Memorandum in Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment
Form 68:A Motion to Amend Pretrial Scheduling Order
Form 69:A Motion for Continuance of Trial Date
Form 76:A Offer of Judgment
Form 80:A Trial Plan
Form 91:A Stipulation to Use Deposition at Trial
Form 91: B Motion to Use Deposition at Trial
Form 94:A Request for Judicial Notice
Form 96:A Motion in Limine

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