Trial Prep for the New Advocate

by Michael Coyne, Ursula Furi-Perry

Overview

Bridge the gap between theory and practice with this practical guide. Offering tips, advice, and checklists, Trial Prep for the New Advocate gives new attorneys a comprehensive resource for handling case preparation. Understand the pretrial process from initially meeting and interviewing the client to creating a war room and trial notebook. Learn the essentials of preparing and presenting a case with a professional presence and efficient process. This book is divided into three parts--covering a substantive overview of pretrial and trial processes, practical skills for preparation, and advice for developing long-lasting professional relationships with staff, opposing counsel, and the courts. Each chapter includes:

•  Organizational tips
•  Trial prep checklists
•  Tips from experienced trial lawyers and others
•  Key terms
•  Practice exercises and problems

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781632813930
Publisher:	National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Publication date:	01/01/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	1,286,000
File size:	619 KB

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

Part I: Substantive Learning

Chapter 1: Litigation Overview

Chapter 2: Evidence Overview

Part II: Practical Skills

Chapter 3: Getting Started with a Case

Chapter 4: Fact-gathering, Interviewing, and Investigation

Chapter 5: Handling Pretrial and Settlement Matters

Chapter 6: Preparing Pleadings

Chapter 7: Conducting Discovery

Chapter 8: Mastering E-Discovery

Chapter 9: Exhibit Preparation, Management, and Coordination

Chapter 10: Mastering Trial Technology

Chapter 11: Creating Resources to Make Your Job Easier

Chapter 12: Final Preparations for Trial

Chapter 13: Trying Your Case

Part III: Working Together

Chapter 14: Working with Your Supervisors

Chapter 15: Working with the Rest of the Firm

Chapter 16: Working with Others

Chapter 17: Handling the Heat

Chapter 18: Presenting a Professional Image

Chapter 19: A Primer on Ethics

Index