Preparing for trial is a major feat and requires energy, strategy, knowledge, the ability to tell a good story and the persuasive power to guide the audience to one conclusion: the client’s version.

Every lawyer has a particular approach to trial, often with a list of items with deadlines to accomplish leading up to the morning of trial. Some attorneys begin this process 90 days out, while others have varying timetables, depending on the complexity of the case. Lawyers need to plan carefully to ensure that they satisfy all necessary procedural deadlines before trial.