From the Trenches III, Pretrial Strategies for Success follows two prior successful volumes. Embodied in this volume are important and invaluable insights from experienced trial lawyers from across the country. Each author volunteered his or her time, skill, and experience in making From the Trenches Volume III a must-have resource.

The topics addressed are wide ranging, but focus on strategies and techniques to enhance the chances for successful resolution of lawsuits and disputes. Topics begin with discussions of pre-suit tasks and options, including investigations, pre-suit mediation, and pre-suit discovery. Also included are practice tips for enhancing case organization after the lawsuit is filed, effective advocacy, use of jury consultants, forum selection strategies, and important considerations for witness selection and final trial preparations.

This book places a premium on effective case management, early planning and preparation, and strategic and creative approaches to issues.

The contributing authors come from large, medium size, and small firms from across the country, including Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Missouri, Illinois, Virginia, Rhode Island, Texas, New York, Washington, Florida, Alabama, and Louisiana. Many of these authors contributed to past volumes of From the Trenches, and their credentials are well known. Many are leaders within their respective firms and bar organizations, and enjoy national reputations and trial practices going far beyond their home states. Their collective trial experience is vast. Consistent with the goals of both Volume 1 and Volume 2, this volume, is prepared as a general reference tool for both beginning lawyers and seasoned trial veterans.