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Law Practice

Sep. 10, 2021

9 things you must do for trial, but probably don’t

I usually opine that attorneys smart enough to give good advice are smart enough to give none. I will now ignore my own advice and pontificate on what you need to do, but don’t, when trying a case.

Mike Masuda

Attorney
Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss

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I usually opine that attorneys smart enough to give good advice are smart enough to give none. I will now ignore my own advice and pontificate on what you need to do, but don't, when trying a case.

1. Look at a calendar. Trials have a tendency to sneak up on us. Start planning for your trial several months ahead of time. Know all deadlines. Build in time to deal with the inevitable unanticipated events. My goal i...

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