Solo practitioner vs trial attorney

Differences between solo practitioner and trial attorney duties and responsibilities

Solo practitioner example responsibilities.

• Represent clients in foreclosure proceedings.
• Establish client centered practice for homeowners facing mortgage foreclosure.
• Handle all aspects of litigation including hearings on temporary orders, restraining order proceedings, pretrial discovery including depositions and trial.
• Represent plaintiffs in securities class actions.
• Litigate cases involving complex federal governmental statutory benefits programs such as ERISA and Medicare.

Trial attorney example responsibilities.

• Lead trial attorney in general practice litigation firm managing a diverse portfolio of cases representing individuals face with difficult legal problems.
• Recommend initiation of litigation and appeals.
• Research and draft numerous criminal appeals and perform oral arguments in defense thereof.
• Conduct trials in complex class action litigation involving cemetery claims of allege mistreatment of remains and emotional distress without bodily injury.
• Prepare, argue and litigate a large roster of plaintiff cases involving automobile accidents and tort claims.
• General practice of law including plaintiff and insurance defense personal injury representation.
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