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Litigation

Mar. 21, 2012

Prepare a successful motion for summary judgment in five steps

Consider these suggestions to make your motion a success. By Blair Schlecter of the Law Offices of Blair Schlecter


By Blair Schlecter


The correct preparation of a motion for summary judgment can have dramatic consequences for your case. A successful motion can save your client thousands of dollars that would otherwise be spent on a trial. It can deter litigants from asserting future legal claims or defenses on the same issues. And it results in an early victory for you and your client. Therefore, it is important to make sure your motion is procedurally and substantively stron...

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