As a trial attorney, when you’re in the war room, you don’t need to know what light bulb goes into which projector, how to order lunch or what time the printer will arrive from the outside vendor. Your support team should handle that, and handle it with ease. That said, your support team will look to you for clear outlines of what you want your war room and courtroom capabilities to be (Color printer? Internet connection? Room for 12 attorneys and 14 paralegals? No brown M&Ms?) Expending a little effort in advance to consider trial logistics can save you time, stress and money when you need it most.
The Courtroom Event
Is it a bench trial, or jury trial? Will there be only live witnesses, or will some witnesses be presented by video deposition? In other words, what’s the level of complexity? You probably don’t need the full-court press for an event that is only going to have you in town for 24 hours. However, if you are going to be settling in for a week or longer, it’s best to ensure some of the conveniences and comforts of your home office are in place. If you don’t have an in-house support team, now is the time to decide what support needs you might have so you have plenty of time to source the right vendors for your team.
Level of support
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