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Law Practice,
Civil Rights

Jun. 10, 2020

It’s never too soon to prepare for trial: The seeds of good trial preparation begin early in litigation.

Whether representing a plaintiff or defendant, it is never too soon to prepare your case for trial. Be the captain of your ship and direct the case to where it needs to go as you prepare for trial. Preparing for trial begins with knowing the substantive claims and defenses in your case, understanding the evidence, and crafting your client’s story in a timeline.

Jason E. Fellner

Partner
Fellner Law Group

Legal malpractice

University of San Francisco School of Law

THIS COLUMN APPEARED IN THE 2020 PLAINTIFF LAWYERS SUPPLEMENT

Whether representing a plaintiff or defendant, it is never too soon to prepare your case for trial. Be the captain of your ship and direct the case to where it needs to go as you prepare for trial. Preparing for trial begins with knowing the substantive claims and defenses in your case, understanding the evidence, and crafting your client's story in a timeline.

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