A few years ago, I was asked to present on the top 10 tips for preparing for trial. The tips I shared then are the same tips I’d share today. So I thought I’d make them available here and over time I’ll expand on them:
- Maintain competence;
- Evaluate your case (constantly);
- Prepare a checklist;
- Know the rules;
- Draft your jury charge;
- Prepare your hardest questions and hottest documents;
- Understand your trial technology;
- Know your judge, jury, or arbitrator;
- Estimate your time; and
- Avoid mistakes, surprises, and unforced errors.