Summary Judgment Exhibit Preparation in 30 Minutes
Organize 20-100 documents, auto-generate table of contents, combine into court-ready PDF. Save 4-6 hours vs manual preparation.
Prepare Your MSJ Exhibits - Try FreeThe MSJ Filing Deadline Nightmare
Your summary judgment motion is due in 3 days. You have 45 exhibits: contracts, emails, declarations, discovery responses. You spend 6 hours manually stamping documents, creating table of contents, combining PDFs, and fixing formatting errors.
ExhibitPrep automates the entire workflow: Upload 45 documents, auto-label A-Z, batch stamp, combine with TOC. Total time: 30 minutes. Court-ready PDF in one click.
MSJ Exhibit Workflow (7 Steps)
Compile Evidence Documents
Gather all documents supporting your motion: contracts, emails, declarations, discovery responses, expert reports.
Organize in Logical Order
Arrange chronologically or by topic. Upload to ExhibitPrep in your preferred sequence.
Auto-Label Sequentially
Choose auto-letter (A-Z) or auto-number (1-100). ExhibitPrep handles extended sequences (AA, AB, etc.).
Review for Duplicates
Automatic duplicate detection prevents filing errors. Fix with one click.
Batch Stamp All Documents
Apply consistent professional stamps to entire exhibit set in seconds.
Combine with Table of Contents
Merge all exhibits into single PDF with auto-generated TOC and page references.
Flatten for Court Submission
Optional: Flatten PDF to prevent tampering and ensure compatibility with e-filing systems.
Time Comparison: Manual vs ExhibitPrep
| Task | Manual Process | ExhibitPrep |
|---|---|---|
| Stamp 30 exhibits individually | 2 hours | 2 minutes |
| Check for duplicate labels | 1 hour | Automatic |
| Create table of contents | 1 hour | Auto-generated |
| Combine into single PDF | 30 minutes | 5 minutes |
| Format cleanup & review | 30 minutes | 8 minutes |
| Total Time | 5 hours | 15 minutes |
* Based on 30-exhibit MSJ. Larger exhibit sets show even greater time savings.
Common MSJ Exhibit Sets by Case Type
Employment Discrimination (20-40 exhibits)
EEOC charge, employment contract, personnel file, performance reviews, disciplinary records, comparator evidence, emails, company policies, expert report, statistical analysis, deposition excerpts
Contract Breach (15-30 exhibits)
Original contract, amendments, invoices, payment records, correspondence, notice of breach, demand letters, performance records, mitigation efforts, damages calculation, expert opinion
Personal Injury (25-50 exhibits)
Accident report, photos, medical records, bills, treatment records, employment history, wage loss documentation, expert reports (medical, economic, accident reconstruction), insurance correspondence, discovery responses
Intellectual Property (30-60 exhibits)
Patents/trademarks, licensing agreements, correspondence, technical specifications, prior art, infringement analysis, damages calculations, expert reports, market research, product documentation
Organization Strategies for MSJ Exhibits
Chronological Organization
Best for: Contract disputes, employment cases, personal injury
Arrange exhibits in timeline order from first event to last. Shows progression of facts naturally. Makes cause-and-effect relationships clear.
Example: Contract (Exhibit A) → Performance (B-F) → Breach notice (G) → Damages (H-L)
Topical Organization
Best for: Complex cases, multiple legal issues, affirmative defenses
Group exhibits by legal element or issue. Mirrors structure of your brief. Easier for judge to find supporting evidence for each argument.
Example: Liability exhibits (A-M), Damages exhibits (N-Z), Defenses (AA-AF)
Table of Contents Requirements
ExhibitPrep Auto-Generates Professional TOC With:
Exhibit Labels
Sequential letters (A, B, C) or numbers (1, 2, 3) matching your stamps
Document Descriptions
Brief title of each exhibit (extracted from filename or custom labels)
Page References
Starting page number for each exhibit in combined PDF
PDF Bookmarks
Clickable navigation in PDF sidebar for instant jumping to exhibits
Frequently Asked Questions
What exhibits are needed for summary judgment motions?
Summary judgment exhibits must establish no genuine dispute of material fact. Common exhibits: (1) Key contracts or agreements, (2) Declarations from parties/witnesses, (3) Discovery responses (interrogatories, RFAs, deposition excerpts), (4) Expert reports, (5) Correspondence proving facts, (6) Business records, (7) Photos/diagrams if relevant. Include only exhibits actually cited in your motion and supporting declarations.
How should I organize summary judgment exhibits?
Two common approaches: (1) Chronological - Timeline of events from first to last (contracts → performance → breach → damages). (2) Topical - Group by legal element or issue (liability exhibits, damages exhibits, defenses). Choose the organization that makes your legal argument clearest. Number sequentially regardless of approach. Include table of contents for easy navigation.
Do I need a table of contents for summary judgment exhibits?
Yes, most courts require or strongly prefer a table of contents for MSJ exhibits. TOC should list: (1) Exhibit letter/number, (2) Brief description of document, (3) Page number where exhibit begins. ExhibitPrep auto-generates professional TOC when you combine exhibits into single PDF. This saves 30+ minutes of manual formatting and ensures accuracy.
Can I combine 100 summary judgment exhibits into one PDF?
Yes. ExhibitPrep supports combining 100+ exhibits into a single court-ready PDF with table of contents and bookmarks. However, check your court's local rules for page limits. Some jurisdictions cap total pages for MSJ submissions (e.g., 500 pages including brief and exhibits). If you exceed limits, you may need to file exhibits separately or request permission to exceed.
Should I flatten summary judgment exhibits before filing?
Recommended for e-filing. Flattening converts all stamps and annotations into permanent image layers, preventing tampering and ensuring exhibit appears identical on all devices. Most e-filing systems accept flattened PDFs without issues. Flattening also reduces file size. ExhibitPrep offers optional flattening when downloading combined exhibit packages.
How long does MSJ exhibit preparation take with ExhibitPrep?
Typical MSJ with 30 exhibits: 30 minutes with ExhibitPrep vs 4-6 hours manually. Breakdown: Upload (5 min), auto-label and stamp (2 min), review/organize (10 min), combine with TOC (5 min), final review (8 min). Manual process: Individual stamping (2 hours), duplicate checking (1 hour), TOC creation (1 hour), PDF combining (30 min), formatting cleanup (30 min).