Civil Litigation Templates

Professional Case Management Templates

Streamline your civil litigation practice with these professional templates for case management, deadline tracking, and court scheduling. All templates are provided in CSV format for easy import into spreadsheet applications.

Case Timeline Templates

  • • Master case timeline
  • • Discovery schedule
  • • Motion calendar

Deadline Tracking

  • • Court deadline tracker
  • • Service deadline log
  • • Appeal deadline tracker

Practice Management

  • • Client matter list
  • • Court appearance log
  • • Document filing tracker

Available Templates

Case Timeline Template

Comprehensive timeline template for tracking all major milestones in civil litigation from filing through trial. Includes standard deadlines based on federal rules.

Features:

  • • Key litigation milestones
  • • Calculated deadlines from filing
  • • Responsible party tracking
  • • Status and notes columns

Discovery Schedule Template

Detailed discovery timeline with all major discovery events, deadlines, and rule references. Perfect for complex litigation with extensive discovery.

Features:

  • • Complete discovery timeline
  • • FRCP rule references
  • • Expert disclosure deadlines
  • • Deposition scheduling

Motion Calendar Template

Track all motion practice deadlines including filing, response, reply, and hearing dates. Essential for complex litigation with multiple motions.

Features:

  • • Motion type categorization
  • • All response deadlines
  • • Hearing date tracking
  • • Status monitoring

Custom Template Builder

Need a custom template for your specific practice area or court? Our template builder can create personalized deadline tracking templates.

Custom Options:

  • • State-specific rules
  • • Practice area customization
  • • Local court rules
  • • Firm-specific workflows
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How to Use These Templates

1

Download Template

Click the download button to get the CSV file. Save it to your computer in a location you'll remember.

2

Open in Spreadsheet

Open the CSV file in Excel, Google Sheets, or your preferred spreadsheet application. The columns will automatically format.

3

Customize & Use

Replace placeholder dates and case information with your actual case details. Add or remove rows as needed.

Template Best Practices

💡 Pro Tips for Template Success

Template Management

  • • Create a master template folder
  • • Version control your templates
  • • Backup templates regularly
  • • Share templates with your team
  • • Update templates when rules change

Case Application

  • • Verify dates with deadline calculators
  • • Check local court rules
  • • Set calendar reminders
  • • Include buffer time for preparation
  • • Document any modifications

Integrate with Our Calculators

🔗 Enhanced Accuracy

Use our deadline calculators to verify and populate dates in your templates. This ensures maximum accuracy and compliance with current rules.

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