For business owners who do not regularly encounter litigation, many aspects of the process are poorly understood. A lot happens between filing a lawsuit and going to trial, and many cases can be dismissed, or even won, before trial. In this new series, we will discuss the exit ramps that may help avoid the expense and time commitment of trial, including motions to dismiss and summary judgment, as well as what happens during the discovery phase between bringing suit and trying a case.
This first article provides a broad overview of those concepts. The later articles in the series will take each tool in turn, explaining when it is available, what it can realistically accomplish, and what clients should expect in terms of cost, timing, and strategy.
