Fundamental Pretrial Advocacy

This text helps students master the skills necessary to fully represent a client during all stages of the pretrial process. It holistically covers the applicable law, the pertinent skill involved, and the most persuasive means of presenting arguments. The book addresses common issues that arise during the formation of the attorney-client relationship, case analysis and preparation, the pretrial investigative process, witness preparation, informal discovery, formal discovery, motions, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation. It also features: Call out boxes, checklists, and tables that make the material more interesting and informative Updates covering the latest rules of civil procedure, ethical considerations, and electronic discovery