Bullet Proof.

We hate being caught off guard in court. Can we change course as needed? Of course BUT it’s much easier and way more effective to be prepared than to get hit with a stray bullet.

One of the most important ways that we prepare our arguments is to analyze evidence. The best evidence is a written document which impactfully supports whatever it is that we are trying to prove or disprove; the ‘writing’ can be anything from a receipt or an email to a transcribed deposition.

What makes our job the most difficult is not having any evidence to support our position. Without evidence, it is merely an allegation and typically determined to be hearsay. If the other side has evidence and we do not, it is almost impossible to convince a judge to make a decision in our favor, even with the best verbal argument.

We often find that clients think that their “evidence” proves something in their favor when, in fact, it actually supports the other party’s position. Although disappointing for our clients when we give them this perspective, our goal is always to set a realistic expectation.

So, please, support your local attorney by helping them to help you. As always, we appreciate that you’ve taken the time to read our newsletter!