Subject: Wake North Carolina — Sample Letter for Scheduling Order [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Court Address] [City, State, ZIP] Re: Case No. [Insert Case Number] [Plaintiff's Name] vs. [Defendant's Name] Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to request a scheduling order in the matter referenced above. With the complexities of our legal system, it is essential to have a clear timeline established to ensure a fair and efficient judicial process. As the plaintiff/defendant in this case, I believe it is important to outline specific deadlines for various pretrial activities, thereby streamlining the proceedings and allowing both parties to adequately prepare. I kindly request your assistance in preparing and incorporating a scheduling order that accurately reflects the needs of the case. The purpose of this letter is to propose a tentative schedule for consideration: 1. Discovery Deadline: — Plaintiff's Initial Disclosures: [Date] — Defendant's Initial Disclosures: [Date] — Deadline for Interrogatories: [Date— - Deadline for Requests for Production of Documents: [Date] — Deadline for Requests for Admissions: [Date] — Deadline for Expert Disclosures: [Date] — Deadline for Rebuttal Expert Disclosures: [Date] — Deadline for Expert Depositions: [Date] 2. Dispositive Motions: — Plaintiff's Motions Deadline: [Date— - Defendant's Motions Deadline: [Date] — Deadline for Responses to Dispositive Motions: [Date] — Deadline for Reply to Dispositive Motions: [Date] 3. Pretrial Conference: — Date of Pretrial Conference: [Date— - Location: [Courtroom/Conference room] 4. Trial: — Trial Start Date: [Date— - Estimated Duration: [Number of days/weeks] — Location: [Courtroom/Department/Judicial Division] Please note that these suggested deadlines are subject to modification upon consultation with both parties and the court's availability. I respectfully request joint input from all parties involved to finalize the scheduling order and ensure all parties' interests are accommodated. Furthermore, if there are any additional specific requirements or recommended timelines established by the Wake North Carolina court for scheduling orders, please provide them accordingly. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter and kindly inform me of any further steps required or any modifications you deem appropriate to proceed accordingly. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I greatly appreciate your assistance in facilitating a smooth and timely legal process. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]