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CONSIDER A TRIAL CHECKLIST

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

Review issues & exhibits to be used Defense Witnesses  Review interrogatory disclosures & summarize for possible use in cross  Review deposition testimony & make summaries  Index any deposition exhibits  Review any videotaped depositions for use of excerpts in cross examination  Ensure they have reviewed all relevant exhibits involving (..)

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The Deposition: What To Expect And How To Prepare

SW&L Attorneys Blog

Part of the civil litigation process involves gathering evidence, known as discovery. The attorneys may use the transcript to support a pretrial motion. A general rule of thumb: if the case does not involve criminal charges or juveniles, its probably civil litigation.