Finding evidence alone is not always enough to be successful in a case. All evidence must be carefully analyzed, categorized and managed so that the most compelling evidence can be used efficiently. As digital technology becomes more advanced, it can be possible to...
Civil Litigation
If a case is complex, get the right advice or refer it on
As an attorney, one of the hardest things to handle is when a client won't listen or when a case simply isn't going to plan. Sometimes, your best efforts aren't going to be enough, and you need to have a back-up plan. That's why it's a good choice to have a...
Strategies for jury selection
The best civil litigators engage in a hands-on approach and familiarize themselves with every aspect of the case. They develop strategies for every aspect of the litigation, even those that happen before the trial formally begins. For example, they develop a strategy...
How to prepare for an upcoming trial
If your court case in San Francisco is heading to trial, it's natural to be nervous. You're worried about saying and doing the right thing. You have concerns about your strategy. You don't want to come across as someone the jury won't like. While there is sure to be a...
The psychology of jury persuasion
Everyone processes information through the lens of their own worldview. This is not necessarily a bad thing; it makes for differences in opinions and interesting debates. But when people are placed on a jury and are expected to make rational conclusions from huge...
San Francisco firm ready to aggressively litigate your claim
Your ability to effectively litigate can mean the difference between recovering damages unfairly inflicted upon you and recovering nothing and being taken advantage of by those who are misusing your property. This is why it is important that those who are facing civil...
Civil litigation and the subpoena power
Successful civil litigation requires not only an understanding and appropriate application of the law, but also an ability to think on one's feet. While television and movies will have you believe that litigators can craft compelling legal arguments on the fly, the...
Civil litigation and the importance of depositions
Effective litigation requires skill in the courtroom. Oftentimes, those who are embroiled in civil litigation need to be skillful in making and meeting objections, as well as questioning favorable and adverse witnesses in order to succeed. While an attorney must be...
A primer on the rule against hearsay
There can be a lot at stake in civil litigation. Depending on the strength of the legal arguments you make in court, a judge or jury may or may not rule in your favor, which could result in significant financial consequences either to your advantage or your...
Trade secret litigation jumps after DTSA implementation
The number of trade secret case filings in the U.S. jumped after the federal Defense Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) was passed in 2016. One report shows that between 2009 and 2016, about 900 trade secret cases were filed each year. In 2017, there were 1,134 cases filed and...