This is a book for new lawyers on the discovery phase of civil litigation. How well you handle discovery can make or break your case, and when you are starting out, opposing counsel will always be more experienced than you and he will make the most of it. This is the practical "nuts and bolts" of preparing for discovery, managing the discovery process, handling your client, dealing with difficult attorneys on the other side, and, in general, avoiding the pitfalls that always exist in trial practice.