Trial Preparation Tools

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ISBN: 1580121357

 

 

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 File Review, Proof Rubric, Trial Logs and Checklists
Chapter 2 Trial Notebook
Chapter 3 Discovery and Investigation to Fill Gaps in Proof Rubric
Chapter 4 The Big Picture: Strategies, Themes, Funding and Jury Considerations
Chapter 5 Alternative Dispute Resolution and Settlement
Chapter 6 Pretrial Submissions and Conferences: Stipulations, Motions in Limine, Trial Briefs and Jury Instructions
Chapter 7 Jury Selection
Chapter 8 Opening Statement
Chapter 9 Testimonial and Documentary Evidence
Chapter 10 Demonstrative Evidence and Tools
Chapter 11 Closing Argument
Chapter 12 Deliberations, Verdict and Judgment
Chapter 13 Post-Trial Activities

Be even more prepared, organized, and efficient with this supplement, which includes over 15 new forms, 18 new checklists, and 48 new and updated sections.

OVER 45 NEW TEXT SECTIONS, INCLUDING:
• Key Federal Tort Claims Act Considerations [§1:12]
• Motions for Summary Judgment [§1:13]
• Settlement Thoughts Log [§1:71]
• General Personal Injury Checklist [§3:13]
• Construction Dispute Checklist [§3:20.1]
• Injury on a Construction Site Checklist [§3:20.2]
• Bookmarkable Websites [§§3:25-3:27]
• Avoiding Deposition Disasters [§§3:75]
• Hints to Working With Doctors [§3:105]
• Checklist: Checking on the Insurance Company [§4:37]
• Using the Information—The Insurance Company [§4:38]
• Technology [§§4:100-4:106]
• Considerations for Minors’ Settlements [§5:07]
• Making Demands in Tough Economic Times [§5:21]
• Oral Argument Hints [§6:35]
• Ancient Document Rule [§6:57]
• Economic Waste Doctrine [§6:58]
• Ethics of Juror Research [§7:14]
• Personal Injury Evidence Checklist [§9:30]
• Injury on a Construction Site Evidence Checklist [§9:37]
• Nursing Home Evidence Checklist [§9:38]
• Trucking Case Evidence Checklist [§9:39]
• Traumatic Brain Injury Evidence Checklist [§9:40]
• Checklist: Bringing Your Direct Testimony to Life [§9:99]
• Nursing Home Cases [§10:45]
• Damaged Credit Cases [§10:46]
• iPad Use [§10:85]

OVER 15 NEW FORMS, INCLUDING:
• Settlement Thoughts Log (Personal Injury Case) [Form 1-24]
• Completed Settlement Thoughts Log for Sample Case [Form 1-47]
• Sample Responses to Summary Judgment Motions [Forms 1-60, et seq.]
• Deposition—Direct and Cross of Police Officer Responding to MVA [Form 3-17]
• Websites to Have on Hand [Form 3-54]
• Response to Motion in Limine: Economic Waste Doctrine [Form 6-18]
• Response to Motion in Limine: Ancient Document Rule [Form 6-19]
• Response to Motion in Limine: Punitive Damages for Texting [Form 6-20]
• McDonald’s Coffee Case Key Facts [Form 7-08]
• Sample Section of Closing Argument—Damaged Credit [Form 11-09]

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