Trial Tactics

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A trial lawyer’s ultimate goal is to take cases to jury trials—and win. Doing so involves a large number of moving parts that must be constantly reassessed and reevaluated. The Trial Compendium will help the young practitioner and the seasoned litigator alike to prepare for trial and to succeed before a jury. With contributions from defense attorneys across the United States, this is a one-of-a-kind publication to assist the practitioner master the lost art of the jury trial. It takes the attorney from the opening stages of the lawsuit, through expert discovery, pretrial compliance, and, finally, appellate practice. This is a must-have publication for any trial attorney.

2017-04D

Each toxic tort and environmental lawsuit is unique. Certain common themes and approaches, however, resonate across cases and demand the careful attention and diligent execution of the litigator and trial attorney to ensure the best-prepared and most effective elicitation and presentation of the relevant medicine and science, and ultimately, the defense of the case. To that end, the Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee offers this new compendium, addressing cutting-edge legal and scientific issues and defense trial tactics. In light of the ever-creative efforts of the plaintiffs’ bar to create new and expanded causes of action and pools of defendants in efforts to castigate American business and transfer wealth, coupled with maturing jurisprudence emanating from the trial and appellate courts on the critical issues of causation and liability, the time is more than right to highlight certain important topics that will aid the defense practitioner in defending these cases.

2017-02D

A Young Lawyer's Guide to Defense Practice - Print

The second edition of A Young Lawyer's Guide to Defense Practice addresses the fundamental practice skills that every young defense lawyer needs to develop, along with practical advice for practice building and career management. The 30 chapters cover everything a junior associate needs to know about a civil defense practice, as offered by leading defense lawyers from all around the country. From evaluating a lawsuit, including privilege concerns, litigation holds, and managing e-discovery, to several chapters devoted to the young lawyer's role at trial and appeal, the authors share advice and experience just as a mentor would. Ethical concerns, effective writing, witness interviews, written discovery, expert witnesses, and motion practice are explored in detail. Being an invaluable associate, navigating the evaluation process, work/life balance, and rainmaking are covered as well. It truly is an all-purpose guide. View Table of Contents

2015-03D