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A Paralegal's Guide for Drafting Pleadings

Understand how to assist attorneys in litigation by efficiently and effectively drafting pleadings.

Navigating in the federal court system can be intimidating, especially when you are commencing or defending a case. It is important to know the difference between a pleading and a motion and how the various documents in pre-trial procedure will benefit the client. This course examines common errors made, best practices and practical procedural and best practice tips to ensure success for your client and attorney in pleading and motion practice. Also, learn about new trends and rules.

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Agenda

Pleadings

  • What Is a Pleading
  • Rule 11
  • Timing After Pleading Is Filed and Served

Best Practices When Drafting Complaint and Answer

  • Investigation
  • Causes of Action, Possible Counterclaims, Other Claims
  • Drafting
  • Waiver of Defenses

Requirements for Complaint

  • Heightened Pleading Standard
  • Pleading Special Matters
  • Particularity

Docketing Tips

  • Service
  • Default
  • Time Frames Under Rules for Pleadings, Motions, Discovery

Motion Practice

  • Motions to Dismiss
  • Motions for Summary Judgement
  • Discovery Motions
  • Meet and Confer

Timelines and Best Practices

  • Background Work for MSJ and Trial Preparation
  • Timelines
  • Sanctions
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This course was last revised on May 2, 2023.

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  • NALA 1.07
     
  • This program is applicable for continuing legal assistant education credit. Please check with your accrediting board to see if this course will qualify towards your recertification requirements. Program Length: 1.07 hour(s).
     

This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

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This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

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Faculty

Dennis I. Wilenchik, Esq.

Dennis I. Wilenchik, Esq.

Wilenchik & Bartness, P.C.

  • Managing partner at Wilenchik & Bartness, P.C., Phoenix, Arizona, established in 1991
  • Represents a select group of clients, including high-profile clients, in business, real estate, construction, and government
  • Nationally certified civil trial and pre-trial specialist with the National Board of Trial Advocacy, with more than 40 years of experience as an attorney
  • Tried hundreds of cases in both federal and state court
  • Recent seminars include the Admissibility of Email and Internet Evidence the Safe Harbor Provisions for Electronically Stored Information (ESI) and the New ESI Factors Under the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure
  • Achieved the highest rating with the Martindale-Hubbell® law directory and is listed in the national Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
  • Named ‘Best Trial Lawyer’ by Arizona Foothills Magazine, rated as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers, is a member of Arizona’s Top-Rated Lawyers, Lawyers of Distinction, Rue’s Best Attorneys of America, Arizona’s Finest Lawyers, and The Fellows of the American Bar Association
  • Licensed in Arizona, the District of Columbia, New York, Texas, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court
  • J.D. degree, South Texas College of Law; B.A. degree, magna cum laude, Brooklyn College of the City University of New York
  • Can be contacted at [email protected], [email protected], or 602-606-2810
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Product ID: 410189
Published 2023
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