This informative podcast is for any up-and-coming attorney, new attorney, or existing attorney that would like to gain insightful information on how to manage, operate, or create a new law firm. Jim Zadeh is the host, a civil litigator for over 30years. His experience stems from working at a big multi-partner law firm and then opening his own firm. In this podcast he will share personal and crucial learning experiences throughout his career that was learned the hard way. The goal is for you to avoid the mistakes he made so that you can enjoy life as a successful productive attorney.
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episode 33: Tips for Arguing Motions
As a litigator, you spend a lot of time developing your arguments for motions. I know from experience that judges often hate discovery motions, and I believe you have a duty to talk to the other side at the very least and narrow the issues down. Arguing a motion requires preparation. Typically about 2 days prior to the hearing I look at all the evidence and case law to prepare my outline. Once complete, I take the next couple of days to get comfortable with everything that I may want to say. This is only the beginning, so listen in to hear all my tips on arguing motions.