Commencing a Federal Lawsuit Toolkit | Practical Law
A Toolkit collecting resources to help counsel commence a lawsuit in federal court, including resources that explain the initial considerations of bringing a suit, how to draft the complaint and other case-initiating documents, such as the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (FRCP) 7.1 disclosure statement and a notice of appearance. This Toolkit also includes resources that explain how to file the complaint with the court, and when and how to serve process on a defendant within the US, as well as sample complaints and other case-initiating documents.