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Lawsuits involve a lot more than what you see on TV courtroom dramas. Before trial, lawyers engage in an extensive evidence-gathering process called discovery. This pre-trial phase allows both sides to obtain the information they need to evaluate the case and build their legal strategies. Discovery is not always a...

Legal costs in civil litigation have been rising for years, placing more and more financial pressure on companies and individuals. According to a recent litigation cost survey, the average hourly rates for law firms continue to climb, with partners now charging an average of $598 per hour. Total discovery costs...

Legal costs in civil litigation have been rising for years, placing more and more financial pressure on companies and individuals. According to a recent litigation cost survey, the average hourly rates for law firms continue to climb, with partners now charging an average of $598 per hour. Total discovery costs...

Let's face it - most civil cases settle before ever making it to a courtroom trial. Settlement negotiations allow both sides to avoid the huge expense, uncertainty, and time drain of a full-blown trial. As the plaintiff's attorney, my goal is to secure the maximum compensation I can for my...