Pretrial Discovery: Strategy and Tactics, Revised ed. (Trial Practice Series)

Provides an informed examination of how to get the most out of the pretrial discovery sequence, discussing client's objectives and priorities, exchange of information, and converting the discovery sequence into a timetable that the judge will approve. Analyzes the seeking of protective orders to restrict opposing counsel's discovery, and handling witnesses. Discusses: Strategic Planning, Discovery Tactics in the Pleading Stage, Informal Discovery, Mandatory Prediscovery Disclosure, Tactics For Deposing Attorney, Deposition Tactics For Opposing Atorney, Interrogatories, Production Requests, Physical and Mental Examinations, Requests For Admissions, Discovery Lawsuits, Protective Orders, Sanctions, and Other Procedural Devices. Includes State Discovery Statutes and Rules, and Formbooks.