3 Table of Contents What is removal?..........................................................................5 Why remove cases to federal court? ...............................................6 Step One: Do you really want to remove?.......................................7 Step Two: Determine whether there is federal jurisdiction ................9 Federal Question Jurisdiction .................................................9 Supplemental Jurisdiction.................................................... 10 The Two Flavors of Diversity Jurisdiction ............................... 12 “Standard” Diversity Jurisdiction .................................. 12 CAFA Jurisdiction ....................................................... 15 Step Three: Is Removal Timely? Watch The Deadline Carefully! ..... 22 Step Four: Obtain Consent of Co-Defendants ................................ 23 Step Five: Prepare & File Documents in Federal Court.................... 24 Notice of Filing................................................................... 24 Certificate of Related Parties................................................ 24 Civil Cover Sheet ............................................................... 25 Appearance Forms ............................................................. 25 Step Six: Prepare & File Documents for State Court ..................... 27 Step Seven: Defend Against Motion to Remand ............................. 28 Step Eight: Consider Options if Remand is Ordered....................... 30 Step Nine: Impact of Removal on Deadline to Respond .................. 31 Conclusion ............................................................................... 33