Pulling motions from Lexis or Westlaw Forum

[941law]

My boss at my internship will essentially say "write up a motion for X on so and so.." Is there a way to do motion searches on Lex/West? I see a "Filings" option on west law if you're looking at a case.

[nick417]

I'm not aware of any on Lexis.

I use Lexis to find cases that are similar to the subject I am preparing a motion for and then look the case up on PACER and download the lawyer's motion and supporting memorandum.

[941law]

I'm not aware of any on Lexis.

I use Lexis to find cases that are similar to the subject I am preparing a motion for and then look the case up on PACER and download the lawyer's motion and supporting memorandum.

[TheGreatFish]

Westlaw gives you the ability to search court documents. You can also find a surprising number of filed motions using google.

[northwood]

can you get access to old motions at your firm? that would give you a better format to follow

[reasonable_man]

can you get access to old motions at your firm? that would give you a better format to follow

Yea... Buddy up with an associate and get some old motions to look at...

[Dr. Review]

can you get access to old motions at your firm? that would give you a better format to follow

Yea... Buddy up with an associate and get some old motions to look at...

Or hit up the document server.

[kalvano]

Westlaw Next also has a "form builder" that has tons of sample motions and you just insert the party names and add what you need to.

[941law]

Thanks.