Federal Court Practice

Why would anyone want to practice in federal court?

Because it’s where we fight for our clients’ civil rights

From Issue: 2024 May

A legitimate federal tool to deal with mass-tort claims?

From Issue: 2024 May

A reason to consider federal court in employment race-discrimination cases

From Issue: 2021 May

Understanding FRCP Rule 12 is vital to keeping your case alive when the pleadings come under attack

From Issue: 2019 March

“Your defendant is a sham and you’re forum shopping.” Remedying removals based on fraudulent joinder

From Issue: 2021 May

The case often comes down to a battle of experts. Be prepared for that battle

From Issue: 2023 June

How to start your federal case discovery as quickly as possible by countering the defense attempt to delay it

From Issue: 2020 March

Learning how to navigate the federal discovery process is the single most important part of handling a federal case

From Issue: 2020 March

Is your discovery worth it?

From Issue: 2017 July

Trying a case in federal court is nothing to be afraid of but you must know the rules, especially the judge’s “local, local rules”

Why I prefer to file my police-misconduct actions in federal court

Avoiding common litigation pitfalls including removal to federal court