Goal & what you need

Goal

Prevent staff from selecting legal paths, applying deadlines, negotiating positions, drifting versions, or treating one operational receipt as proof of every required action.

What you need

Verified matter, parties, current docket, responsible lawyer, and protected workspace
Lawyer-selected ordinary motion objective and written scope
Current statewide rules, case-management orders, and assigned-judge or division procedures

Check your firm’s process. This lesson teaches a safe general workflow. Your firm’s software, folder names, naming rules, retention steps, and escalation contacts may differ. If you are unsure, stop and ask your supervisor.

Step-by-step preview

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1Verify the matter, parties, responsible lawyer, current docket, and lawyer-selected motion objective.
2Screen out summary judgment, injunctions, emergencies, trial motions, appellate motions, and post-judgment enforcement for specialized handling.

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Sources & references (7)

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OfficialThe Florida BarPrimary source

The Florida Bar, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, updated April 1, 2026, including Rules 1.050, 1.070, 1.100 and Form 1.997

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