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Last minute tips on trial or hearing day!
Steps you'll need to take
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Preliminary Steps
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What is the FIRST STEP?
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What if I can't attend at the scheduled time?
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How do I prepare my case before my Court or Hearing Date?
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1. Identify the Issues
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2. Stick to the Issues
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3. Collect Evidence
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4. Select Documents to Use as Evidence
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5. Select Witnesses you Wish to Use at Trial
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6. Determine if you want to have your witness show up at court
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What will happen in court or hearing?
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What is an "Opening Statement"?
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How to conduct a "direct examination" on witnesses
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How to cross examine an opponent's witness
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What are closing arguments?
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Last minute tips on trial or hearing day!
Last minute tips on trial or hearing day!
ARRIVE EARLY. Parking or the elevator may be full so allow yourself more than enough time to get to the courtroom.
Collect your thoughts and have enough time to set up.
Make sure you have all your evidentiary documents in order.
Have a checklist of the major points you wish to bring up in the hearing or court.
Always be courteous to the hearings officer, judge, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
Don't try to dazzle anyone. Speak simple English. Be clear and concise.
Don't fight every point your opponent makes. Always remember the key issues in the case.
Above all, be confident! Remember that facts and evidence win cases.
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