10/16/2026
This is a myth! While the courtroom is certainly an important part of being a trial lawyer, we don't spend all day, every day in court. A lot of cases never even make it to court.
A significant part of trial work happens long before anyone walks into a courtroom. We research, investigate, review documents and evidence, meet with clients and witnesses, prepare for depositions, develop case strategy, negotiate, and spend countless hours preparing for the unexpected.
The actual trial may be the part people see, but so much of the work happens behind the scenes.
And that's one of the things I love about trial work: every case requires preparation, strategy, persistence, and a willingness to dig deeper.
What other things have you always wondered about being a trial lawyer? ⚖️