Critical motions

We have deep experience in writing and research, having litigated cases for large corporations and served as trusted advisors to federal judges.

A secret weapon

Trial counsel across California use us as their secret weapon to draft and oppose key motions that deserve special attention.

Motions we handle

Pleading motions

We are often engaged to draft and oppose pleading motions, such as motions to dismiss, demurrers, motions to strike, motions for judgment on the pleadings, and anti-SLAPP motions.

Discovery motions

In appropriate cases, we draft and oppose key discovery motions, such as motions to compel, motions to quash, and motions for protective orders.

Dispositive motions

We regularly draft and oppose dispositive motions, such as motions for summary judgment or summary adjudication.

Post-trial motions

Our appellate experience uniquely suits us to drafting post-trial motions, such as motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and motions for new trial.

Other motions

We have drafted or opposed a variety of miscellaneous motions, such as motions for sanctions, motions for class certification, motions for reclassification, motions to set aside, motions for attorney’s fees, ex parte requests, and others.

Why critical motions deserve special attention

Not all motions are created equal. If won, some motions can end a case entirely or reshape it in your favor. Others, if lost, can devastate a party’s position or expose privileged communications. These are the motions that deserve more than a routine effort.

Trial counsel across California bring us in because they recognize when a motion is too important to handle without specialized support. Whether you need a persuasive summary judgment brief, a precisely argued anti-SLAPP motion, or a post-trial motion that preserves appellate issues, we bring the same level of research and advocacy to your motions that we apply to appellate work.

The value of an outside perspective

Trial counsel are often deeply embedded in a case, which is a strength, but can also make it harder to see how a motion will land with a judge reading it cold. We bring a fresh set of eyes and the perspective of former federal judicial law clerks who have evaluated exactly these kinds of motions from the other side of the bench.

Why the quality of the brief matters

Judges are busy. A brief that is clear, concise, and well-organized gets read carefully. Our team’s experience drafting judicial opinions gives us a direct understanding of how judges read briefs and what makes an argument land.

We work collaboratively with trial counsel

We work with trial counsel to understand the case strategy, identify the strongest arguments, and present them as persuasively as possible. That outside perspective is often what separates a good motion from a great one.