About This Course
Whether you are on the plaintiff’s or the defense side, you must engage in critical decision making through the life of a case. Be ready for the challenge. This practical webinar will take you through a high exposure death case and fifteen critical decisions you and your opponent will have to make, including:
- Case selection for the plaintiff.
- Discovery issues and expert retention for both sides.
- Timing and contents for dispositive motions
- Best time to talk settlement.
- Pretrial motions on evidentiary issues.
- Selection of a jury that favors your side.
- Presentation and cross-examination of key witnesses.
- Winning at closing argument.
- Qualified immunity issue to the judge and jury. Structure of the special verdict form.
- Post-trial motion if you need to file one. Fee petition for the prevailing plaintiff.
All that, plus background materials, checklists, and tips, to use in your practice.
