Parties, Roles, and Litigation Teams
Counsel Roles
Trial counsel presents the case at trial, examining witnesses and arguing to the jury. Some matters are transferred to specialist trial counsel after discovery, while in others the handling attorney tries the case.
Transfer requires substantial knowledge transfer.
Alternative Names:
Trial Attorney, Trial Lawyer
Why it Matters?
Bringing in separate trial counsel after discovery closes trades trial skill against case knowledge, and the transfer cost is frequently underestimated because the incoming attorney must absorb years of record. Involving trial counsel during discovery, even in a limited capacity, preserves the option without the full transfer burden. Clients increasingly ask about trial experience directly, which makes the capability a panel selection factor.
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What is the tradeoff in bringing separate trial counsel?
How is the tradeoff reduced?
