What Makes an Excellent Orange County Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyer? (Part 3)
Litigation Skills
Once someone graduates from law school and passes the bar, the real work starts. This is when a lawyer is truly exposed to the real world of litigation and trials. Regardless of what classes a lawyer may have taken in law school, preparing pleadings and making arguments in front of a an Orange County judge and even before a jury is an entirely different ball game.
Excellent California personal injury and wrongful death lawyers dive into and learn the litigation process right away. They understand why legal documents need to be prepared correctly and appreciate the importance of the litigation process. Often times, preparing pleadings and preparing for trial is like a game of chess. Each move must be planned ahead and with a specific endgame in mind. Passion, experience and dedication will help great lawyers make the right litigation moves.
In addition to learning and understanding the law and legal issues surrounding insurance coverage and insurance liens, we’ve found that Orange County lawyers skilled at preparing and answering written discovery and taking depositions also have a distinct advantage when it comes to protecting an injured client’s legal rights. The goal in any California personal injury and wrongful death case is to maximize the allowable damages for a client. Getting full value on past and future medical bills, property damages, and pain and suffering requires proper and even skilled attention to the litigation aspect of a case.