LEGL 215 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Voir Dire, Interrogatories, Miscarriage
17 Aug 2018
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Consulting with an attorney: the first step to take when contemplating a lawsuit, as well as when facing a lawsuit, is to consult with a qualified attorney. Fixed fees: a flat rate for the attorney"s time and effort, typically excluding expenses for expert witnesses, depositions, etc. Hourly fees: a fee based on the attorney"s time expended on the matter, sometimes varying depending on whether that time is spent researching, engaging in discovery, or before the court. Contingent fees: typically set as a percentage of the damages recovered in the event of a successful outcome. Settlement considerations: the limited time and money a client has to invest in a lawsuit may suggest trying to resolve the dispute without filing suit or early in the litigation process. Pleadings: written documents that inform each of the parties of one another"s claims and defenses and specify the issues involved in the lawsuit.
