These books are used to train the Clerks of King County Superior Court. They are maintained at the Law Libraries for King County Superior Court in Seattle and Kent and used at most local colleges and law firms.

BOOK DESCRIPTION QUICK LINKS

• 2010 Washington State Court of Appeals - Quick Reference Guide
• 2010 United States District Court Western District of Washington Quick Reference Desk Guide
• 2010 King County Superior Court Civil Litigation Handbook
• 2010 Advanced King County Superior Court Civil Litigation Handbook
• 2010 Quick Reference Civil Motion Manual - 39 Counties
• 2010 Tri-County Case Management Notebook (King-Pierce-Thurston)
• 2010 Pierce County Civil Litigation Handbook
• 2010 Thurston County Civil Litigation Handbook
• 2010 Snohomish County Superior Court Civil Procedures
• 2010 U. S. D. C. Western District of Washington Civil Procedures
• 2010 39 County Case Management for Superior Courts - WA

Volume I - 2010 Civil Litigation Handbook
King County Superior Court (Civil Procedures)

Updated as Needed Throughout Year. Used to train the clerks of the Court and maintained at the law libraries of King County Superior Court at both the Seattle and Kent courthouses. This book is for the beginner to intermediate legal secretary, paralegal or support staff.  It can also be used by attorneys to apply Civil Rules and Local Rules when they are working a case filed in that jurisdiction. From the Summons and Complaint to Trial, step-by-step procedures are covered. Pleadings are included as well as procedures for: Summons/Complaint, Notice of Appearance, Answer, Interrogatories, Requests for Production, Requests for Admission, Depositions, Examinations, Non-Dispositive Motions, Pre-Trial and Trial. Charts and checklists are provided to avoid non-compliance and fines imposed by the Court.  Don’t miss deadlines any more. Learn how to calendar. The rules are translated into language that anyone can easily understand.  EXAMPLES OF PLEADINGS INCLUDED. 8 Chapters.            

Volume II - 2010 Civil Litigation Handbook
King County Superior Court (Civil Procedures)
 
Updated as Needed Throughout the Year. Used to train the clerks of the Court and maintained at the law libraries of King County Superior Court at both the Seattle and Kent courthouses. This book is for the intermediate to advanced legal secretary, paralegal or other support staff. It can also be used by attorneys on the more complicated aspects of civil procedures. Covers Summons and Complaint to Trial on a higher level of understanding including service by publication, sheriff, mail, answer and affirmative defenses, counterclaims, cross-claims and third-party claims, motion for leave to amend complaint or answer, discovery motions, 30(b)(6) deps, records custodian deps, CR 26/37 conference requirements, videotape deps, motions for summary judgment with oral argument - moving party procedures - opposition party documents - rebuttal documents, and pretrial procedures are covered. All case schedule pleadings that are mandatory are in the book. EXAMPLES OF PLEADINGS INCLUDED. 5 Chapters.

Quick Reference Manual for 39 Counties
Washington State Superior Court
2010 CIVIL MOTION MANUAL NOTEBOOK - 500 pages
(Please see additional companion 39 County Case Management Book 2010 Edition below - 700 pages - additional book, additional cost)

Includes Note for Motion forms for most counties. Dispositive motions for summary judgment and non-dispositive motion procedures covered for all counties, Adams to Yakima. Unwritten procedures included which are NOT in the rules. Hearing days/times, confirmation requirements, and how to get the motion calendared are included. Interprets the Civil and Local Rule requirements for ALL counties. The author wrote each clerk of the 39 counties and most responded with unwritten rule procedures not found any where else. This letter is included for each county the clerk responded. Covers the moving party, opposition party and rebuttal/reply requirements. Learn how many days ahead of the hearing date that you must file with the clerk, deliver to the Judge and send to opposing counsel. Learn how to calculate deadlines correctly and confirm the motions. Each county is different. Don’t miss deadlines any more!  THIS BOOK IS HUGE.

Civil Litigation Handbook
2010 Pierce County Superior Court

The book covers a civil case from start to finish with examples of form pleadings and listed documents as well as step-by-step procedures. This includes the mandatory deadlines and documents on the Pierce County Civil Case Schedule and Track Assignment form, Confirmation of Service, Confirmation of Joinder, Jury Demand, Status Conference, Disclosure of Primary & Rebuttal Witnesses, Discovery Cut-Off, Exchange of Witness & Exhibit Lists, Deadline for Hearing Dispositive Pre-Trial Motions, Joint Statement of Evidence, Settlement Conference, Pretrial Conference, ER 904 state-wide requirement, and trial. The book covers all 3 possible time deadline configurations for civil cases including Expedited, Standard and Complex cases. The book instructs on how to calendar all deadlines. Also covers the Summons and Complaint, Notice of Appearance, Answer, Cross-Claims, Counter-Claims, Third-Party Claims, Affirmative Defenses, Discovery and Civil Motions. Examples of documents included. Charts and Checklists to assist you on how to file with the court, deliver to the Judge and serve all opposing counsel on time. The book interprets and state and local Pierce County Civil Rules in an easy to understand manner which is suitable for the beginner, intermediate and advanced legal support staff person or attorney. The book is meant to be used daily as a desk-reference manual. EXAMPLES OF PLEADINGS INCLUDED. 8 Chapters.

Civil Litigation Handbook
2010 Thurston County Superior Court

The book covers a civil case from start to finish with examples of form pleadings and listed documents as well as step-by-step procedures. This includes the mandatory deadlines and documents on the Thurston County Civil Case Schedule Order, the last day to file responsive pleadings, jury demand, last day to add parties, amend pleadings, disclose and depose fact /expert witnesses, same for rebuttal witnesses, discovery cut-off, settlement conference requirements, deadline for dispositive pretrial motions, pretrial conference, ER 904 state-wide requirement, trial brief, jury instructions and trial procedures. The book instructs on how to calendar all deadlines. Also covers the Summons and Complaint, Notice of Appearance, Answer, Cross-Claims, Counter-Claims, Third-Party Claims, Affirmative Defenses, Discovery and Civil Motions. Examples of documents included. Charts and Checklists to assist you on how to file with the court, deliver to the Judge and serve all opposing counsel on time. The book interprets and state and local Thurston County Civil Rules in an easy to understand manner which is suitable for the beginner, intermediate and advanced legal support staff person or attorney. The book is meant to be used daily as a desk-reference manual. EXAMPLES OF PLEADINGS INCLUDED.  8 Chapters.

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR CASE SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT
2010 KING – PIERCE – THURSTON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURTS
How to avoid being fined by the court. Case schedule management for 3 counties. Every deadline is covered, plus examples of each document is included. Charts and checklists on all 3 counties.

• Spreadsheets for each county on mandatory documents
• Spreadsheets for each county on Case Schedule deadlines
• Other mandatory state-required documents covered (ER 904)
• Checklists for each county
• Examples of Case Schedule documents
• How to file with the Court, deliver to the Judge and opposing counsel
• How to count deadlines
• When to count judicial days and when to count non-judicial days

KING COUNTY: Civil Case Schedule documents include the Confirmation of Service; Statement of Arbitrability; Confirmation of Joinder of Claims, Parties & Defenses; Disclosure of Possible Primary Witnesses; Disclosure of Possible Rebuttal Witnesses; Joint Pretrial Report; Jury Demand; Exchange of Witness & Exhibit Lists; settlement conference requirements; Joint Statement of Evidence as well as the ER 904 and Objection to ER 904; jury instructions and trial brief. This is a quick reference guide for those who need to get to information quickly.

PIERCE COUNTY: Case Schedule and Track Assignment; Confirmation of Service; Confirmation of Joinder of Parties, Claims & Defenses; Jury Demand; Status Conference; Disclosure of Primary & Rebuttal Witnesses; Discovery Cut-Off; Exchange of Witness & Exhibit Lists; Deadline for Hearing Dispositive Pre-Trial Motions; Joint Statement of Evidence; Settlement Conference; Pretrial Conference and trial. Expedited, Standard and Complex time deadlines as well as the ER 904 and Objection to ER 904; jury instructions and trial brief.

THURSTON COUNTY: Case Schedule Order; last day to file responsive pleadings; Confirmation of Joinder of Parties, Claims and Defenses; Jury Demand; Disclosure of Fact Witnesses; Disclosure of Plaintiff’s and Defendant’s Expert Witnesses; Disclosure of Rebuttal Witnesses; last day to add parties and amend pleadings; discovery cut-off; settlement conference; deadline for dispositive pretrial motions hearing; the pretrial conference; deadline for trial brief; jury instructions and trial procedures as well as the ER 904 and Objection to ER 904.

Washington State Court of Appeals
2010 Quick Reference Guide

Learn how to file a case with Washington State Court of Appeals from start to finish. Understand the scope of review of a trial court decision. Learn what the purposes of the appeal pleadings are and their deadlines. These include: Notice of Appeal or Notice of Discretionary Review; Statement of Grounds for Direct Review; Designation of Clerk’s Papers; Statement of Arrangements; Civil Appeal Statement; Verbatim Report of Proceedings; Transmittal of Record of Review; Appeal Briefs; Cost Bill;Filing Motions; and recovering Attorney Fees and Expenses relating to the appeal process. You’ll especially find helpful the flow chart of the appeal process from start to finish, at a glance. All of the pleadings discussed above are in the book, as well as a discussion of each document and the applicable rule. This is a very large desk reference manual.

2010 United States District Court Western District of Washington Quick Reference Desk Notebook

How to Count Deadlines in Federal Court

• When to count “court” days and when to count “calendar” days

Claims and Defenses

• Counterclaims, Cross-Claims, Third-Party Claims, Affirmative Defenses

Order From the Court Regarding Deadlines for Initial Disclosures, Joint Status Report and Early Settlement

• Deadline for FRCP 26(i) Conference
• Initial Disclosures - Plaintiff(s) and Defendant(s)
• Joint Status Report - Nature and complexity of the case, Results of FRCP 26(f) conference; Proposed deadline for joining additional parties; Statement of which ADR method should be used (39.1); Statement of when mediation should occur; Proposed discovery plan; Date by which discovery can be completed; Whether parties agree to a magistrate in proceedings; Whether parties want to bifurcate case; Whether pretrial statement and pretrial order should be dispensed with; Suggestions for shortening or simplifying case; Date case is ready for trial; Whether trial will be jury or non-jury; Total number of trial days; Date in which counsel may have complication on trial date setting; When service will take place on defendants not served.

Minute Order From the Court Regarding Trial Date and Related Dates

• Deadline for joining additional parties
• Deadline for amending pleadings
• Deadline to submit expert witness reports
• Deadline for all motions related to discovery
• Discovery cut-off deadline
• Deadline for filing dispositive Motions for Summary Judgment
• Deadline for the settlement conference requirements
• Deadline for mediation
• Deadline for Motions in Limine
• Deadline for Agreed Pretrial Order
• Pretrial Conference
• Deadline for filing trial briefs, jury instructions, voir dire and trial exhibits
• Deadline to inform Court on the length of trial, and whether it’s a jury trial.

Civil Motions – Dispositive Motions for Summary Judgment and Non-Dispositive Civil Motions – Overview of the four (4) motion deadlines for federal motions. Very different than Superior Court procedures!

Discovery – Overview of discovery process, purpose and time deadlines.

Snohomish County Superior Court Civil Procedures 2010 Edition

This book covers a civil lawsuit from start to finish. Chapter 1 starts out with information from the initial client intake interview, setting up the files, how to use messenger service, the Certificate of Service and Declaration of Mailing, and other general litigation information. Then Chapter 2 covers the Summons and Complaint. Chapter 3 covers the Notice of Appearance. Chapter 4 covers the Answer & Affirmative Defenses; Cross-Claims; Counterclaims and 3rd Party Claims.  Chapter 5 covers mandatory arbitration. Chapter 6 covers discovery, discovery motions & procedures including 30(b)(6) depositions; records custodian & videotape depositions; subpoena duces tecum; interrogatories; requests for production of documents; requests for admissions; regular depositions and examinations. Chapter 7 covers civil motions including non-dispositive and motions for summary judgment.  Chapter 8 covers pretrial and trial including the ER 904. This chapter covers the trial process from start to finish from voir dire of the jury to jury deliberations and discusses section by section the chronology of a trial. It also covers the trial notebook, trial brief, jury instructions and how to correctly cite cases.  8 Chapters.

Civil Litigation Handbook for the United States District Court,
Western District of Washington - 2010 Edition
NEW MAJOR CHANGES WILL BE INCLUDED THROUGHOUT THE BOOK
This book covers a civil lawsuit from start to finish filed in the Federal Court in the Western District of Washington. It incorporates the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as well as the local rules by the Western District. Therefore the rules are layered throughout the book and embedded.
Chapter 1 contains basic information for the beginner and starts out with information from the initial client intake interview, setting up the files, how to use messenger service, the Certificate of Service and Declaration of Mailing, and other general litigation information. It also covers how to count time deadlines in Federal Court which varies from State Court.  The rest of the book is for the beginner as well as the intermediate/advanced student.
Chapter 2 covers the Summons and Complaint.
Chapter 3 covers the Notice of Appearance. 
Chapter 4 covers the Answer & Affirmative Defenses; Cross-Claims; Counterclaims and 3rd Party Claims. 
Chapter 5 covers discovery including the initial disclosures and other federal court discovery deadlines which are unique, discovery motions & procedures including 30(b)(6) depositions; records custodian & videotape depositions; subpoena duces tecum; interrogatories; requests for production of documents; requests for admissions; regular depositions and examinations.
Chapter 6 covers civil motions including non-dispositive and motions for summary judgment. There are 4 types of motions in federal court and the deadlines and procedures are covered in detail.
Chapter 7 covers pretrial procedures which are unique to federal court.
Chapter 8 covers trial procedures This chapter covers the trial process from start to finish from voir dire of the jury to jury deliberations and discusses section by section the chronology of a trial. It also covers the trial notebook, trial brief, jury instructions and how to correctly cite cases.

The specific rules are included and embedded throughout the book. The book is for the beginner as well as the advanced student who is not familiar with the specific rules on each topic. The beginner does not have to read all the rules, however, the more advanced student will need to have them as a reference when needed. Book is available in December with the new 2010 court procedures.

ADAMS TO YAKIMA COUNTIES - SUPERIOR COURTS 2010 Edition
CASE MANAGEMENT MANUAL - CASE SCHEDULE INFO
2 Notebooks - THIS BOOK IS AWESOME! 700 Pages!

From Adams to Yakima, learn how to manage your case whether there is or is not a Case Schedule in the county. What are the mandatory local rule deadlines? What are the local rule mandatory documents? Learn specific discovery requirements, how to set the case for trial, pretrial procedures, status conference info, and more. If there is a Case Schedule in the county then the book covers them in a flow chart that describes the document as well as when it is due. If there is no Case Schedule, learn what to do! This book is the perfect companion to the Motion Manual. Flow chart for each county along with the applicable state and local rules. Each county has their own specific mandatory deadlines and procedures which are outlined for each county - easy to understand. Most cited local and state rules are included. THIS BOOK IS HUGE! 700 Plus Pages! This book took 6 months to write.

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