Developing the case
Understanding insurance policies
First meeting with the client
Case management: establishing a system
Fact gathering and initial investigation of claims
Obtaining information on the Internet
Evaluation of the claim
Negotiation and settlement
Recovery under client's insurance, uninsured and underinsured claims
Litigating the claim
Initiating suit
Venue and service of process
Discovery
Compulsory arbitration
Appeals from compulsory arbitration
Trial
Motions in limine
Jury selection
Opening statements
Evidence considerations
Attacking the defendant's medical evidence
Closing argument
Points for charge
Motions at conclusion of evidence
Non-jury trials