Jolene Brandon

For the final blog in our Let’s Talk About Litigation series we will be talking about judgments and the right to appeal. Once a judge has reached a determination of the issues following a trial, they will render a judgment. A judgment is a final determination of...

This week we will be focusing on the trial of a lawsuit We’ve made it to the trial, sounds exciting right? Trials can be exiting and are among the first thing many people picture when they think about a civil action; the reality is that only about 5% to 10% of...

This week we will be discussing the Pre-Trial Conference An important step in a civil action is the Pre-Trial Conference (“Pre-Trial”). A Pre-Trial is an opportunity for the parties to meet face to face and have a candid discussion about issues ahead of trial with the...

This week we will be discussing motions, and specifically focusing on motions for summary judgement. During the pleadings and discovery phase of a civil action, there are many reasons why disagreements and stalemates arise between the parties. In many cases in order...

This week we will be discussing the Discovery phase of a civil action, focusing on the disclosure of documents, privileged documents, and examinations for discovery. Once parties exchange pleadings, the Discovery phase begins. Discovery is a period of time in a civil...