Questions to be addressed.
1. What type of case is this?
2. Who are the parties, the plaintiff, defendant and witnesses?
3. What is the jurisdiction for this matter to be heard (what court would you select)? How do you get jurisdiction, what factors are considered for the jurisdiction? Why did you choose the jurisdiction?
4. What ethical decisions are in play in your case by the parties, if any?
5. What is the burden of proof for your case? Who carries the burden to prove the case?
6. What type of law governs this case?
7. What are the professional responsibilities for each member of the case?
8. Is this a case for ADR?
9. How do you initiate the law suit?
10. What pleadings must be filed for this matter?
11. What discovery must be conducted for this matter?
