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Amendments to CR 26 and 30 Will Change Discovery and Deposition Practice

WA Bar News

Further, a three-day motion requirement will encourage canned, rushed motions which are to no one’s benefit and are contrary to the findings of litigation-cost-reduction task forces that universally tried to avoid anything creating more motion practice.

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Visualization as a Tool to Enhance Performance: Picture Yourself in the Courtroom

The Successful Lawyer

Visualize your rebuttal. You can use visualization during motion practice as well. See yourself arguing your motion prior to the actual event to help build your confidence and enhance preparation. Conclude by imagining your closing argument, packaging the story for maximum impact.