Skill

legalcode-motion-to-dismiss-drafter

Drafts and analyzes motions to dismiss under FRCP Rule 12(b)(1)–12(b)(7) for US federal court proceedings. Use when filing or opposing a motion to dismiss, evaluating grounds for dismissal before filing an answer, preparing argument outlines with supporting authority, anticipating opposition arguments, or developing reply brief strategy. Covers subject matter jurisdiction (12(b)(1) facial vs. factual attacks), personal jurisdiction (12(b)(2) minimum contacts, specific vs. general jurisdiction, stream of commerce), improper venue (12(b)(3)), insufficient process (12(b)(4)), insufficient service (12(b)(5)), failure to state a claim (12(b)(6) Twombly/Iqbal plausibility, Rule 9(b) fraud, PSLRA), and failure to join a required party (12(b)(7) Rule 19 analysis). Addresses conversion to summary judgment under Rule 12(d), incorporation of extrinsic documents, waiver under Rule 12(h), local rule compliance, and leave-to-amend analysis. Generates argument outlines, anticipated opposition arguments, and reply brief strategy with confidence-scored authority marshaling and Glass Box audit trail.