Abbreviated Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Organization and Strategy
Chapter 2: Pleading Practice
Chapter 3: Planning Conferences and Initial Disclosures
Chapter 4: Discovery
Chapter 5: Electronic Discovery
Chapter 6: Experts
Chapter 7: Motions
Chapter 8: Settlement and ADR
Chapter 9: Pretrial Preparation
Chapter 10: Jury Issues
Chapter 11 Final Trial Preparation
Chapter 12 Appeal Issues
Expanded Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Organization and Strategy
A. Applicable Rules
B. Audit and Organize the File
C. Collect Authority
D. Develop a Theme and Litigation Plan
E. Choosing a Magistrate or Special Master
Chapter 2: Pleading Practice
A. The Complaint
B. The Answer
C. Counterclaims or Cross-Claims
D. Third Parties
E. Joinder
F. Amending Pleadings
G. Declaratory Relief
Chapter 3: Planning Conferences and Initial Disclosures
A. Planning Conference with Other Parties
B. Scheduling Conference with Court
C. Initial Disclosures
Chapter 4: Discovery
A. The Discovery Plan
B. Informal Discovery
C. Government Records
D. Formal Written Discovery
E. Nonparty Subpoenas for Records and Information
F. Requests for Physical and Mental Examinations
G. Depositions
H. Objecting to Discovery
I. Discovery Motions
J. Supplementing Disclosures and Discovery Responses
Chapter 5: Electronic Discovery
A. Basic Principles and Client Relations Issues
B. General Rules
C. Preserving Evidence
D. Steps in the E-Discovery Process
Chapter 6: Experts
A. Retaining Experts
B. Working with Experts
C. Identify Experts and Disclose Reports
D. Expert Depositions
E. Advanced Expert Discovery Strategy
F. Prepare Experts to Testify During Trial
G. Motions to Challenge Experts
H. Supplement Expert Discovery
Chapter 7: Motions
A. Basic Principles
B. Motions for Restraining Orders and Injunctions
C. Motions to Amend Pleadings
D. Motions to Disqualify Judge
E. Motions to Intervene
F. Motions to Sever
G. Motions to Bifurcate
H. Motions to Consolidate
I. Motions to Transfer Venue
J. Motions to Amend Scheduling Order
K. Motions Related to Discovery
L. Motions to Dismiss
M. Motions for Summary Judgment
N. Motions to Change Trial Date
O. Motions to Stay
P. Motions in Limine
Q. Motions to Challenge Experts
R. Trial and Post-Trial Motions
S. Motions for Reconsideration and Relief from Judgment
T. Motions to Withdraw as Counsel
U. Motions for Sanctions
Chapter 8: Settlement and ADR
A. Prepare for Settlement
B. Damages and Remedies
C. Mediation
D. Arbitration
E. Negotiation
Chapter 9: Pretrial Preparation
A. Required Pretrial Disclosures
B. Offers of Judgment
C. The Trial Plan
D. Witness Issues
E. Prepare to Use Evidence
F. Final Pretrial Conference
G. Final Pretrial Stipulation and Order
Chapter 10: Jury Issues
A. Choosing and Demanding a Jury
B. Jury Consultants and Focus Groups
C. Jury Instructions and Verdict Form
D. Jury Selection
Chapter 11 Final Trial Preparation
A. The Trial Notebook
B. The Trial Brief
C. Findings of Fact/Conclusions of Law
D. Opening Statement
E. Direct Examinations
F. Cross-Examinations
G. Expert Examinations
H. Closing Argument
Chapter 12 Appeal Issues
A. Seeking Review of Interlocutory Orders
B. Preserving and Making a Record for Appeal
Preparing for Trial in Federal Court
