Sample Forms

 
This link takes you to a page where you can search for forms by court type, by topic, and by form ID. If you need to know how a caption should look for a particular court, or are searching for the "magic words" to use, this site can help. At this time, the majority of the forms are for family, probate and magistrate's court. Forms are available in either PDF or Word format. There are sample motions, orders, notices, petitions, and more. New lawyers can find the Certificate of Trial Experience form here.
 
 
Extensive list of PDF forms, from ADR Statement to Writ of Execution. Most forms can be edited and printed.
 
You will have to click on "Forms and Notices" in the left-hand frame to access these PDF forms. All forms may be completed in PDF and printed or saved.
 
Lots of forms and handouts, many of which may be edited in PDF and printed.
Don't forget to look online for your county court forms. Links to all the county court Clerk of Court Web sites may be found at: www.sccourts.org/clerks/roster_map.cfm 
 
Miscellaneous Forms (in PDF, unless otherwise indicated)

 
 
 
Client Questionnaire (post-representation)
 
Closing Your Office, letter notifying client of
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dismissing former law firm, letter from client
 
Domestic case, client information form
 
Engagement Letter - new matter
 
File closing, letter notifying client of
 
Firing client, letter (version 1)
 
Firing client, letter (version 2)
 
 
Initial appointment, letter confirming
 
Injury, form collecting information regarding
 
Invoice and statement letter
 
 
 
 
Non-Engagement Letter to client "Do not, under any circumstances, leave open the possibility of the potential client believing that you have accepted professional responsibility if you haven't." - Jay Foonberg
 
 
 
Prospective client, letter confirming meeting with
 
Status letter to client
 
Survey to client, post-representation