Rhode Island Sample Letter for Scheduling Order: [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Title] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Subject: Request for Scheduling Order In [Case Name, Case Number] Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request a Scheduling Order in the above-mentioned case. As the plaintiff/defendant [choose appropriate option], I believe that establishing a clear timeline and procedural framework will greatly expedite the resolution of this case. I kindly request that the court issue a Scheduling Order outlining the key deadlines and milestones for the progression of this case. This order will ensure that all parties involved, including the attorneys and the court, are on the same page and can effectively plan and allocate resources. To provide a comprehensive understanding of the proposed scheduling plan, I have prepared a detailed outline specifying important stages and deadlines that should be incorporated into the Scheduling Order: 1. Discovery Phase: a) Plaintiff's initial written discovery requests: [deadline] b) Defendant's response to initial discovery requests: [deadline] c) Depositions completed by: [deadline] 2. Expert Witness Disclosures: a) Plaintiff's expert disclosure: [deadline] b) Defendant's expert disclosure: [deadline] c) Rebuttal expert disclosure: [deadline] 3. Pre-Trial Motions: a) Plaintiff's pre-trial motions filing: [deadline] b) Defendant's pre-trial motion response: [deadline] c) Court's ruling on pre-trial motions: [deadline] 4. Settlement Discussions and Mediation: a) Deadline for initiating settlement discussions: [deadline] b) Deadline for completing mediation or alternative dispute resolution: [deadline] 5. Trial Preparation: a) Deadline for completing discovery disputes: [deadline] b) Joint status report filing: [deadline] c) Pre-trial conference: [deadline] d) Exchange of proposed jury instructions and trial exhibits: [deadline] By adhering to these deadlines and milestones, we can ensure an efficient and fair resolution of this case. I kindly request that you review and incorporate these proposed dates into the Scheduling Order. If there are any conflicts or suggestions, please let me know so that we can discuss and make necessary amendments. Additionally, please inform me if there are specific Rhode Island court rules or local practices that need to be considered while drafting the Scheduling Order. I aim to cooperate fully and be in compliance with all relevant legal procedures to facilitate a smooth litigation process. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I anticipate your prompt response and the issuance of a comprehensive and detailed Scheduling Order. Should you require any further information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [your phone number] or [your email address]. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]