Anderson's Ohio Pretrial Litigation Practice Manual is a complete step-by-step guide to handling a civil case prior to trial, from pre-filing investigation and planning through the final pretrial conference and settlement. The text explains the procedures governing initial and responsive pleadings, pretrial motion practice, and discovery. It also identifies potential problems, suggesting effective strategies for dealing with such matters as the argumentative deposition witness or fragmented testimony.

This treatise includes guidance about drafting pretrial documents and a complete set of forms, saving an attorney time and expense by having everything in one convenient source. Checklists, Warnings and Strategic Points provide critical information at a glance, and the clear and well-organized chapter sections and sub-sections allow attorneys to find the information they need more quickly and effortlessly.