Preparing Your Case for Trial: What Happens Before

In this compelling course, attorney Christopher O’Donnell details the many tasks lawyers must complete to prepare themselves and their clients before trial.

He first describes how attorneys can ready themselves for their first meeting with their clients, compiling necessary documents and evidence while refreshing their memory on the law relevant to the case. He provides anecdotes from his own experience in personal injury law to make each point clear and interesting.

Mr. O’Donnell continues to clearly explain the many facets of interacting with one’s client, noting how lawyers must complete a self-assessment before the start of a new case, including but not limited to their intelligence on the matter, ego, and fear regarding the case. He stresses the importance of explaining every step and creating a relationship with the client, maintaining the attorney-client trust while also teaching them general rules and common practices during trial.

Mr. O’Donnell’s satirical and intelligent approach makes this course both interesting and relevant.