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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...