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Civil Procedure

Jun. 6, 2025

Written discovery responses: How to avoid costly mistakes in court

Every case should be litigated like it will go to trial, because failing to treat discovery responses with that mindset can lead to unwelcome surprises.

Collin P. Wedel

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Lauren M. De Lilly

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Rara Kang

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Tatiana Wallace

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Written discovery responses: How to avoid costly mistakes in court
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You and your opposing counsel have spent the last three years litigating a case that has now reached trial. Discovery closed months ago, and each of you has all of the discovery responses, deposition testimony, and documents to support your version of the case narrative and deliver it to the jury. Both sides are confident that their witnesses have been adequately prepared to testify and that all critical documents have a path forward into evidence. ...

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