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  • A litigation attorney, also known as a trial attorney, represent the plaintiff or the defendant during cases that go to trial. These often involve civil matters. The attorney offer viewpoints and information on behalf of his client.

    Work Atmosphere

    Litigation attorneys conduct the majority of their work in their offices and courtrooms. However, they may need to gather information in such places such as a client's residence, hospitals or even jails if one or more of the parties involved in the case is in custody.

    Specialization

    A litigation attorney typically chooses a few areas of law in which she feels competent and focuses on those in her practice.

    Information Assessment

    Litigation attorneys have the freedom to choose which cases they wish to accept based on the likelihood of success. This is determined in the initial period of speaking with the potential client about the case. A litigation attorney uses this to determine if enough evidence stands for or against the client, and then decides if this is a case he wants to pursue.

    Communication

    Litigation attorneys are responsible for a great deal of communication on behalf of their clients. Litigators often attempt to settle a case before it goes to trial. Litigators also speak on behalf of their clients in court, and this may include pleadings, asking for extensions, motions, or changes in the process of the trial.

    Court Proceedings

    Litigation attorneys prepare their clients and witnesses for the court proceedings, making sure they have the best chance possible to win the case. During the trial, litigation attorneys present the information and evidence they have gathered and examine witnesses to create a picture that generally favors their client.

    Source:

    Bureau of Labor Statistics

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