My seasoned litigators, I have a slip and fall trial coming up. Any tips on trial prep, opening arguments, etc?

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If you briefed the issues in an MSJ, you know what’s involved. If not, I’d find out the point ls you need to make as of gathering case law for the MSJ.

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On Plaintiff or defense side?

So a few things. Really sit down and evaluate your case. Our firm will round table cases and discuss value. We sometimes get lost in the weeds and miss the forest.
Make sure all of your witnesses are aware of the trial and you prep each one of them twice.
Make sure you are getting your demonstrative exhibits in order well ahead of time.
Make sure your client is well aware of the exposure, so if the case goes off the rails, they can’t blame you.

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