Laying a Foundation to Introduce Evidence (Preparing & Using Evidence at Trial)

Explains how to identify and prepare evidentiary foundations in compliance with the rules of evidence. Primarily for the attorney seeking to introduce evidence at trial, but also includes grounds on which opposing counsel may object to the admission of evidence. Includes judicial perspectives.

Coverage includes:

• Preparing Evidence Before Trial
• Dealing With Admissibility Issues Before Trial Begins
• Introducing Exhibits at Trial
• Introducing Other Evidence Not Offered as Exhibits
• Preparing for and Participating in Arbitration
• Sample Trial Preparation Systems,
• General Rules Governing Prima Facie Admissibility
• Checklist of Trial Objections, Sample Evidence Memorandum, and Sample Designation of Deposition
• Sample Exhibit Log, Foundation, Objections, and Sample Records for Specific Types of Evidence
• Sample Motion in Limine
• Tables of Statutes, Regulations, and Rules
• Table of Cases