Careful preparatory work which has taken months, even years, goes into being ready for your case to be heard in court. Getting documentation and witnesses ready for court is only part of the preparation; getting yourself ready is hugely important. It cannot be overstated how important it is for your head to be clear, your mind focused and you be ready for this important day.
Your solicitor will prepare you for:
A good solicitor will ease these pressures and go through how you give your evidence and respond to cross-examination. Remember court work is routine for litigation solicitors and barristers. Often the solicitor will remain with the client, update them on progress – maybe settlement talks are happening – and generally put the client at ease the best they can in the strange clinical surroundings of the courthouse, while the barrister keeps an eye on the lists or is engaged in settlement talks with the other side.
This is the time to keep your nerve. Listen to the advice of your legal team.
If the waiting and the atmosphere of the court area gets to you you could feel pressure to cave in to a settlement. Remember the other side is going through the same pressures; listen to your lawyers and trust the professionals to act in your best interests.
Clients’ ‘Do’ List
Clients’ ‘Don’t’ List