Being effective at trial requires the highest level of organization and preparation. Any disorganization or unpreparedness will show, and it can undermine a case. The best time to start organizing trial materials is when setting up the files at the inception of the case.
Filed under: Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Legal Topics, Litigation Strategy, Young Lawyers | Tagged: client files, pre-trial preparation, trial, trial notebook, trial preparation | 5 Comments »
Here are 10 arrows in your quiver of objections to shoot at any discovery request. The key is to aim only with an objection that is factually justified and to hit the request on the bullseye. (more…)
Filed under: Civil Litigation, Discovery, Legal Topics, Litigation Strategy, Uncategorized | Tagged: discovery, litigation, objections, pre-trial preparation | 2 Comments »
Wedding planners always suggest creating a timeline of tasks to accomplish as the big day approaches. Breaking down tasks and assigning them a priority in the buildup to the wedding is both efficient and stress-reducing. Getting to trial can be as hard as getting to the altar, with just as many moving parts to juggle. Here’s a handy timeline of pre-trial tasks that will get you to opening argument with your sanity. (more…)
Filed under: Civil Litigation, Litigation Strategy, Pretrial Matters, Trial Strategy | Tagged: checklist, discovery, opening argument, pre-trial preparation, trial, trial preparation | 5 Comments »
