Chapter 28 - CHAPTER 28 LITIGATION OF EMPLOYMENT CASES

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

Chapter 28 LITIGATION OF EMPLOYMENT CASES

Robert J. Truhlar, Esq.^*
David H. Stacy, Esq.
Christine E. Breen, Esq.

SYNOPSIS

§ 28.1 INTRODUCTION

§ 28.2 INITIAL PREPARATION

§ 28.2.1—Plaintiff's Perspective
§ 28.2.2—Defendant's Perspective

§ 28.3 CHARGES OF DISCRIMINATION

§ 28.3.1—Initial Contacts And Filing The Charge
§ 28.3.2—What Constitutes A Charge
§ 28.3.3—The Employer's Response
§ 28.3.4—Further Proceedings
§ 28.3.5—The Agency Determination And Notice Of Right To Sue

§ 28.4 CASE MANAGEMENT

§ 28.4.1—State Court
§ 28.4.2—Federal Court
§ 28.4.3—Discovery Proportionality
§ 28.4.4—Arbitrations

§ 28.5 USE OF EXPERT WITNESSES

§ 28.5.1—Expert Witness Discovery
§ 28.5.2—Types Of Experts

§ 28.6 TRIAL

§ 28.6.1—The Theme Of The Case
§ 28.6.2—Litigation Technology
§ 28.6.3—Jury Selection
§ 28.6.4—Opening Statement
§ 28.6.5—Presentation Of Witnesses
§ 28.6.6—Exhibits
§ 28.6.7—Closing Argument
§ 28.6.8—Jury Instructions And Verdicts
§ 28.6.9—Polling The Jury
§ 28.6.10—Laying Groundwork For An Appeal
§ 28.6.11—Attorney Fees

EXHIBITS

Exhibit 28A—Sample Telephone Intake Form
Exhibit 28B—Sample Initial Consultation Confirmation Letter
Exhibit 28C—Sample Personnel File Request
Exhibit 28D—Sample Contingency Fee Agreement
Exhibit 28E—Sample Contingency Fee Agreement
Exhibit 28F—Sample

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