Posts Tagged ‘milwaukee business litigation’

After all of the discovery, motions, and attempts at settlement are completed it is time to go to trial, where the case will be decided.
I have seen numerous reports making varied estimate, but the general consensus seems to be that only 2-5% of cases actually go to trial, the other 95-98% are [...]

While mediation is voluntary, in most counties in Wisconsin, including Milwaukee and Waukesha County, the Court will order the parties to attend mediation. This does not mean that the parties must settle at mediation, only that they will attend.
What Happens at Mediation?
Mediation usually takes place after most of the discovery has been [...]

While there are a number of motions that may be filed during and after the discovery process, such as motions to compel discovery, or motions for protective orders, what I want to talk about are motions which directly effect the outcome of the case. So even though the title of this section is titled “Motions” [...]

After the initial pleadings are entered, there will generally be a scheduling conference between the Attorneys and the Judge to set the schedule for the case. Part of that schedule will include a date in which all discovery must be completed.
Litigation has been described as playing poker with everyone’s cards face up. While [...]