This paper offers very practical tips, strategies, and techniques for lawyers looking to think outside the box during litigation, specifically suggesting measures geared toward hastening file resolution. Topics include these: Helping a client through the process without getting bogged down, file management that moves things along, and taking steps quickly , for instance scheduling an ADR prior to questioning, dealing with the sequelae of questioning immediately after it ends, and the fastest way to handle undertakings.

This paper was presented at the 47th Annual Refresher – Civil Litigation program in April 2014.