[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 served upon me on [date], requiring a response within [number of days] days. I appreciate your patience thus far and wanted to inform you that I will require additional time to provide a thorough response to these discovery requests. Given the complexity and volume of the interrogatories and document requests, I am requesting an extension of [number of days] days beyond the current deadline. This will allow me the necessary time to gather the requested information, conduct a comprehensive review, and prepare a complete and accurate response. It is crucial for me to provide you with the most accurate and comprehensive responses possible to assist in resolving this matter fairly and efficiently. However, due to the extenuating circumstances of the complexity of the requests, I believe an extension is necessary to ensure the quality of my responses. I assure you that I am diligently working on collecting the relevant documents and information to respond to your discovery requests adequately. I kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation in granting this extension of time. Additionally, I am open to discussing any specific concerns or alternative arrangements you may have regarding the additional time requested. I believe that a cooperative and respectful approach to discovery will facilitate a smoother and more efficient resolution of this case. Please confirm your agreement to this extension in writing. If you reject this request, kindly provide your reasons, and we can discuss possible options to resolve this matter promptly. You can reach me at [your phone number] or via email at [your email address] to discuss any concerns or alternative arrangements you may have. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response. Sincerely, [Your Name]