After a taxing trial, lawyers must focus on what occurs at the judgment stage and after the court enters the verdict. The post-trial phase can be critical, and a great deal of work remains.

After the court renders a verdict, the prevailing party typically drafts a motion for judgment, which includes a proposed judgment under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 305. However, any party can draft a motion for judgment, asking the court to sign the proposed judgment on the verdict.