[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Defendant's Name] [Defendant's Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Additional Time to Respond to Defendant's First Set of Interrogatories and First Request for Production of Documents Dear [Defendant's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing in response to your First Set of Interrogatories and First Request for Production of Documents received on [date]. I acknowledge the importance of providing timely and accurate responses to your inquiries and understand that the standard deadline for response is [number of days] days from the date of receipt. However, due to the complexity and volume of the information requested, coupled with unexpected circumstances, it is necessary for us to request an extension of [number of days] days to ensure we can provide comprehensive and accurate responses. As per the Rules of Civil Procedure within the jurisdiction of Rhode Island, we kindly ask that you grant us the additional time requested. To further assist you in understanding the reasons for this extension request, I would like to highlight a few key points: 1. Complex Legal Nature: The subject of this case involves intricate legal aspects and intricate facts that require thorough analysis and research to ensure complete and accurate responses. We want to provide responses that are well-supported by relevant laws and legal precedents. 2. Document Collection Process: The first request for production of documents requires extensive efforts to gather, review, and organize a substantial amount of information. To ensure accuracy, we are enhancing our internal review process and engaging with various parties involved in the case to secure all relevant documents. 3. Legal Team Availability: The unforeseen unavailability of key members of our legal team has temporarily disrupted our ability to allocate sufficient resources and attention to meet the original deadline. We assure you that we are taking the necessary measures to rectify this promptly. We understand the importance of adhering to the appropriate timelines in discovery proceedings and assure you that we are actively working towards completing the requested responses within the extended time frame. Furthermore, we apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding in this matter. Please consider this letter as our formal request for additional time to respond to your First Set of Interrogatories and First Request for Production of Documents. We kindly request an extension of [number of days] days from the original response deadline, making the new deadline [date]. We hope that this extension will minimize any potential prejudice or inconvenience to both parties and allow for the provision of complete and accurate responses necessary for the progression of this case. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information or have any concerns regarding this extension request. We look forward to your favorable response. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title/Position] [Law Firm Name]