A Checklist of issues for counsel to evaluate before preparing a motion to consolidate under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (FRCP) 42(a) in a federal civil case. This Checklist offers guidance on seeking consolidation, the applicable rules, the factors courts consider on consolidation motions, pre-motion requirements, the documents counsel may need to file with a motion to consolidate, and the requirements for filing and serving the motion. For more on the considerations in this Checklist, see Practice Note, Motion to Consolidate Under FRCP 42(a).