Scope of Services
DRAFT/PREPARE DOCUMENTS AND SECOND CHAIR IN COURT
Draft Correspondence (Letters) to necessary parties of a case. Draft Settlement Proposals. Prepare pleadings and new filing documents such as Petitions, Answers & Request for Hearing., etc.
Depending on the issue and facts at hand, prepare distinctive motions. Motion to Compel (documents or depositions of parties); Motion to Withdraw; Motion for Default; Motion for Attorney’s Fees & Costs and Motion for Exclusive Use & Possession., etc.
Assist in preparing and finalizing orders to submit to opposing counsel, clients and other parties for approval before drafting a letter along with copies of enclosed orders to corresponding Judges or General Magistrates.
Assist in preparation for a Trial by organizing the file and notebooks. Detailing the information provided throughout the case. Present in a chronological order the case docket with all responsive pleadings.
COURT SCHEDULING & ELECTRONIC COURT FILING
Assist, prepare and file electronically court documents and serve via e-mail and/or facsimile to all relevant parties. Contact Judicial Assistants and other parties to coordinate Special Set, UCD and Motion Calendar hearings.
MANDATORY DISCLOSURE RULE 12.285
Follow-up in a timely manner with clients and assist them in gathering financial documents while preparing a response. If necessary to request an extension to file, contact opposing side and if refused, file a Motion for Extension of Time requesting X amount of days to file responsive pleading.
DRAFT OR PREPARE A RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION
Follow-up in a timely manner with clients and assist them in gathering all financial documents while preparing a response. Review and provide objections, if necessary. Meet deadline given.
DRAFT OR PREPARE A RESPONSE TO STANDARD OR SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES
Follow-up in a timely manner with clients and assist them in answering all the questions and attach all responsive documents to said questions. Review and provide objections, if necessary. Meet deadline given.