Massachusetts Discovery Practice
Essential tools for pretrial litigation

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- Publication Date: 4/1/2024
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Table of Contents
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expand allChapter 01 expandAn Introduction to Massachusetts Discovery Practice
Buy ChapterChapter 02 expandAnalyzing Discovery and Investigation Issues
Buy ChapterChecklist 2.1
- Checklist of Initial Questions to Ask in Identifying Employees Responsible for the Subject Transaction Buy FormChapter 03 expandExhibit 3A
- Sample Keeper-of-the-Records Subpoena Buy FormExhibit 3B
- Sample Superior Court Rule 13 Order Buy FormExhibit 3C
- Sample Release Prior to Inspection Buy FormExhibit 3D
- Sample Letter Confirming Discovery Agreement Buy FormExhibit 3E
- Sample Motion to Amend Tracking Order Buy FormChapter 04 expandSelected Case Investigation Techniques
Buy ChapterChecklist 4.1
- Investigation Game Plan Buy FormChecklist 4.2
- Client Meeting Agenda Buy FormChecklist 4.3
- Outline of Client Interview Buy FormChecklist 4.4
- Checklist for Client Interview Buy FormExhibit 4A
- Initial Chronology Buy FormExhibit 4B
- Updated Chronology Buy FormExhibit 4C
- Litigation Chronology Buy FormExhibit 4D
- Joint Representation Agreement Buy FormChapter 05 expandConducting Internal Investigations
Buy ChapterAra B. Gershengorn, Esq., Office of General Counsel, Harvard UniversityChapter 06 expandObtaining Information from Government Sources
Buy ChapterExhibit 6A
- Public Records Request Buy FormChapter 07 expandUsing the Internet in Discovery and Investigation
Buy ChapterChapter 08 expandPreservation and Spoliation of Evidence
Buy ChapterMark J. Hoover, Esq., Pierce Davis & Perritano LLPChapter 09 expandProtecting Confidential Information Before and During Discovery
Buy ChapterJamie N. Dalton, Esq., Morse
John J. Tumilty, Esq., Morse
Paige Zacharakis, Esq., Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton, PCChapter 10 expandExhibit 10A
- Sample Final Request for Answers Pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. 33(a)(3) Buy FormExhibit 10B
- Sample Application for Entry of Final Judgment Pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. 33(a)(4) Buy FormExhibit 10C
- Sample Affidavit in Support of Application for Final Judgment Pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. 33(a)(4) Buy FormExhibit 10D
- Sample Interrogatories in Products Liability Case Buy FormExhibit 10E
- Sample Interrogatories in Medical Malpractice Case Buy FormExhibit 10F
- Sample Interrogatories in Employment Discrimination Case Buy FormChapter 11 expandRequests for Documents and Things and for Entry upon Land
Buy ChapterTyler E. Chapman, Esq., Todd & Weld LLP
Michael F. Connolly, Esq., Rubin and Rudman LLP
A. W. Phinney, III, Esq., Supreme Judicial Court, Commonwealth of MassachusettsChapter 12 expandOrganizing Documents Identified During Discovery in Complex Cases
Buy ChapterChecklist 12.1
- Checklist for Developing a Names Directory Buy FormChecklist 12.2
- Checklist of Fields to Include in Document Databases Buy FormExhibit 12A
- Sample Data Entry Form Buy FormExhibit 12B
- Sample Display of Fields on Computer Screen Buy FormExhibit 12C
- Sample Privilege Log Buy FormExhibit 12D
- Sample Deposition Summary Form Buy FormChapter 13 expandDepositions
Buy ChapterChecklist 13.1
- Checklist for Taking an Effective Deposition Buy FormExhibit 13A
- Notice of Deposition Pursuant to Rule 30(b)(6) (Sample No. 1) Buy FormExhibit 13B
- Notice of Deposition Pursuant to Rule 30(b)(6) (Sample No. 2) Buy FormExhibit 13C
- Sample Notice for Deposition of Individual Buy FormExhibit 13D
- Advice for a Witness Prior to a Deposition Buy FormChapter 14 expandPhysical and Mental Examinations
Buy ChapterSamuel M. Furgang, Esq., Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of MassachusettsExhibit 14A
- Motion for Independent Medical Examination Buy FormExhibit 14B
- Memorandum in Support of Motion for Independent Medical Examination Buy FormExhibit 14C
- Motion for Independent Mental Examination Buy FormExhibit 14D
- Memorandum in Support of Motion for Independent Mental Examination Buy FormExhibit 14E
- Plaintiff’s Memorandum in Opposition to Defendant’s Motion for Neurological Examination Buy FormExhibit 14F
- Opposition to Motion to Conduct Rule 35 Examination and to Obtain Medical and Employment Records from Plaintiff Buy FormChapter 15 expandRequests for Admission
Buy ChapterJohn Gallagher, Esq., Global Partners LP
Kevin J. O'Connor, Esq., Mirick, O'Connell, DeMallie & Lougee LLPExhibit 15A
- Sample Requests for Admissions Buy FormExhibit 15B
- Sample Responses to Requests for Admissions Buy FormExhibit 15C
- Sample Motion to Determine Sufficiency of Responses and to Deem Matters Admitted Buy FormExhibit 15D
- Sample Motion to Withdraw and Amend Responses Buy FormExhibit 15E
- Sample Motion for Expenses for Failure to Admit Buy FormExhibit 15F
- Sample Declaration of Counsel in Support of Motion for Expenses for Failure to Admit Buy FormExhibit 15G
- Bibliography Buy FormChapter 16 expandChapter 17 expandAttorney-Client Privilege and the Work Product Doctrine
Buy ChapterChecklist 17.1
- Attorney-Client Privilege Checklist Buy FormChecklist 17.2
- Checklist for Application of the Attorney-Client Privilege to Corporate Agents Buy FormChecklist 17.3
- Checklist for Application of the Attorney-Client Privilege Within a Law Firm Buy FormChecklist 17.4
- Checklist Regarding Waiver of the Attorney-Client Privilege Buy FormChecklist 17.5
- Checklist Regarding Inadvertent Disclosures and the Attorney-Client Privilege Buy FormChecklist 17.6
- Checklist of Conditions for Overcoming the Work Product Doctrine Buy FormChecklist 17.7
- Checklist of Components of a Privilege Log Buy FormChapter 18 expandDiscovery from Out-of-State and Foreign Nonparty Witnesses
Buy ChapterExhibit 18A
- Motion for Letters Rogatory and Associated Papers Buy FormExhibit 18B
- Request for Appointment of Commission Buy FormExhibit 18C
- Proposed Order for Appointment of Commission Buy FormExhibit 18D
- Application for Issuance of Request for the Examination of Witness Pursuant to the Hague Convention for the Taking of Evidence Abroad Buy FormExhibit 18E
- Request for International Judicial Assistance Pursuant to the Hague Convention Buy FormExhibit 18F
- Sample Cover Letter Buy FormExhibit 18G
- Originating Motion and Associated Papers for Filing with Australian Court Buy FormExhibit 18H
- Bibliography Buy FormChapter 19 expandDiscovery Motions and Appeals
Buy ChapterExhibit 19A
- Request for Final Answers to Interrogatories Buy FormExhibit 19AA
- Motion for Leave to Take the Deposition of Defendant’s Expert Witness Buy FormExhibit 19B
- Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Responses to Request for Production (No Response) Buy FormExhibit 19BB
- Motion to Strike Plaintiff’s Supplemental Interrogatory Answer and for an Order Precluding Plaintiff from Offering Expert Testimony on Damages at Trial Buy FormExhibit 19C
- Application for Entry of Final Judgment for Relief or Dismissal Buy FormExhibit 19CC
- Opposition to Motion for Leave to Depose Expert Witness Buy FormExhibit 19D
- Affidavit Pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. 33(a)(4) in Support of Application for Final Judgment for Relief or Dismissal Buy FormExhibit 19DD
- Motion to Strike Emergency Motion for Issuance of Letter Rogatory Buy FormExhibit 19E
- Motion to Compel Answers to Interrogatories (No Response Received) Buy FormExhibit 19EE
- Motion to Compel Plaintiff to Submit to Physical Examination Pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. 35(a) Buy FormExhibit 19F
- Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Nonparty Witness to Comply with Subpoena Duces Tecum and for Costs Buy FormExhibit 19FF
- Motion to Compel Defendant to Permit Entry upon Land to Conduct Inspection Buy FormExhibit 19G
- Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Nonparty Witness to Comply with Deposition Subpoena and for Costs Buy FormExhibit 19GG
- Joint Opposition of Defendant and Nonparty Expert Witness to Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Production of Documents Buy FormExhibit 19H
- Plaintiff’s Motion for Issuance of a Letter Rogatory to Out-of-State Court Buy FormExhibit 19HH
- Opposition to Motion to Compel Entry upon Land and Request for Protective Order Buy FormExhibit 19I
- Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Compliance with Deposition Subpoena to Keeper of Records Buy FormExhibit 19II
- Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoena of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Employee Buy FormExhibit 19J
- Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Compliance with Renotice of Deposition Pursuant to Mass. R. Civ. P. 30(b)(6) Buy FormExhibit 19JJ
- Petition to the Single Justice for Reversal of Order Permitting Subpoena of Mental Health Records Buy FormExhibit 19K
- Affidavit of Compliance with Superior Court Rule 9C Buy FormExhibit 19KK
- Memorandum in Support of Petition to the Single Justice Buy FormExhibit 19L
- Affidavit of Compliance Pursuant to Superior Court Rule 9A Buy FormExhibit 19LL
- Emergency Motion to Superior Court for Stay to Permit Interlocutory Review by Single Justice Buy FormExhibit 19M
- List of Documents Pursuant to Superior Court Rule 9A Buy FormExhibit 19MM
- Motion to Single Justice to Stay Lower Court’s Order Pending Resolution of Petition to the Single Justice Buy FormExhibit 19N
- Defendant’s Motion to Compel Further Response to Request for Production of Documents Buy FormExhibit 19NN
- Motion of Nonparty Witness for Reconsideration on Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Production of Documents Buy FormExhibit 19O
- Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoena Buy FormExhibit 19OO
- Opposition to Motion to Compel Third-Party Defendant’s Deposition Buy FormExhibit 19P
- Application for Inspection of Hospital Records Buy FormExhibit 19PP
- Motion for Protective Order (in Absence of Factual Basis for Claim) Buy FormExhibit 19Q
- Order Requiring Hospital to Produce Medical Records Buy FormExhibit 19QQ
- Motion to Test Sufficiency of Responses to Request for Admissions Buy FormExhibit 19R
- Affidavit of Notice of Intent to Apply for Medical Records Buy FormExhibit 19RR
- Standing Order Concerning Petitions to the Single Justice Buy FormExhibit 19S
- Motion to Compel Execution of Social Security Administration Consent for Release of Information Buy FormExhibit 19T
- Motion to Compel Keeper of Records to Comply with Subpoena Duces Tecum Buy FormExhibit 19U
- Order Finding Waiver of Privilege and Compelling Compliance with Subpoena Duces Tecum Buy FormExhibit 19V
- Motion to Quash Subpoena Duces Tecum Served on Defendant’s Treating Psychiatrist and for Protective Order Buy FormExhibit 19W
- Motion for Criminal Offender Record Information, Conviction Data, Arrest Reports, and Probation Records Buy FormExhibit 19X
- Order for Inspection and Copying of Criminal Record Information, Conviction Data, Arrest Reports, and Probation Records Buy FormExhibit 19Y
- Affidavit of Counsel Supporting Request for Criminal Offender Record Information Buy FormExhibit 19Z
- Motion to Compel Production of the Medical Records of the Plaintiff’s Decedent Buy FormChapter 20 expandExhibit 20A
- Electronic Discovery Reference Model Buy FormExhibit 20B
- Sample Electronic Discovery Outline for Preparing or Deposing a Business Witness Buy FormExhibit 20C
- Sample Questionnaire for Interviewing Client Technology Personnel Buy FormExhibit 20D
- Sample Notices (Formal and Basic) Buy FormExhibit 20E
- Sample Preservation Letter Buy FormExhibit 20F
- Model Order Regarding Preservation Buy FormChapter 21 expandAn Overview of Differences Between State and Federal Discovery Practice
Buy ChapterChapter 22 expandDiscovery Relating to Experts
Buy ChapterExhibit 22A
- Sample Interrogatories Buy FormExhibit 22B
- Products Liability Deposition Outline Buy FormExhibit 22C
- Expert Deposition Outline Buy FormExhibit 22D
- Physician Expert Deposition Outline for Mental Capacity Buy FormExhibit 22E
- Outline for Treating Mental Health Clinician Qualified as Expert Buy FormChapter 23 expandDiscovery in Alternative Forums: Labor and Employment Cases
Buy ChapterExhibit 23A
- MCAD Postdetermination Discovery Order Buy Form -
Editors & Authors
Editor(s)
Judicial Commentator(s)
Hon. Robert B. Gordon, Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, BostonHon. Paul D. Wilson, Middlesex Superior Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Ret.),Ethical Commentator(s)
Author(s)
Amanda Bailey, KPMG LLP,Michael E. Brangwynne, Esq., Fletcher Tilton, PC, WorcesterJamie N. Dalton, Esq., Morse, WalthamAndrea L. Davulis, Esq., MA Attorney General's Office, BostonSamuel M. Furgang, Esq., Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, BostonAra B. Gershengorn, Esq., Office of General Counsel, Harvard University, CambridgeLaura D. Gradel, Esq., Foley Hoag LLP, BostonMark J. Hoover, Esq., Pierce Davis & Perritano LLP,Anthony Moroso, Fletcher Tilton, PC, WorcesterDomenic Paolini, Esq., Paolini & Haley , WoburnMichelle R. Peirce, Esq., Hinckley Allen & Snyder LLP, BostonA. W. Phinney, III, Esq., Supreme Judicial Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, BostonJohn J. Tumilty, Esq., Morse, WalthamAndrew F. Upton, Esq., Upton Connell & Devlin, LLP, BostonPaige Zacharakis, Esq., Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton, PC, WEYMOUTH