“Colorado Court of Appeals courtroom.” by Jeffrey Beall is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 .

The complaint is the plaintiff’s story, and it is told to the jury first.  That story is often two years in the making before it is served.

How do you frame your defense?  Who are your witnesses?  Will they vanish?   Are they prepared?  Do you need expert witnesses?  When should you retain them?

The best way to avoid trial is to be prepared. Peace through strength.  The voir dire, opening statement, witness examination, and closing argument should tell a clear story.  Facts are to be delivered without fear. The defense’s position must enter the eyes, ears, and mind of the jurors, and be recognized as the truth.  

Yet civil dockets are now designed to bring cases to the jury sooner than ever.  The sword of justice can be as sudden as it is sharp. What deterrent does the plaintiff have against marching to the courthouse steps for maximum value?  How experienced is your trial team?

We have fought in 146 jury trials.  Does your opposition want to be the 147th?  Or are they now ready for an honest accounting?