LexisNexis Practice Guide: Washington Trial and Post-Trial Civil Procedure

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Prepare for trial, navigate courtroom procedure, and address post-trial issues with LexisNexis Practice Guide: Washington Trial and Post-Trial Civil Procedure. This practical resource provides step-by-step guidance through the trial and post-trial stages of civil litigation in Washington superior courts, through the point of preparing for appeal.

Updated for the 2026 edition by King County Superior Court Judge Coreen Wilson, the guide combines Washington-specific legal authority with practical insights for everyday litigation. Its 16 chapters follow the progression of a civil trial, helping attorneys locate relevant guidance as procedural questions arise, prepare for courtroom responsibilities, and evaluate the next steps after a verdict or judgment.

Coverage includes:

• Trial preparation and courtroom access: Preparing for trial, addressing public access to trials and records, and understanding procedures for bench and jury trials.

• Jurors, witnesses, and interpreters: Navigating voir dire and jury-related issues, compelling witness attendance, handling witnesses, and working with interpreters.

• Proof and presentation: Understanding burdens of proof, presumptions, and inferences; developing opening statements; questioning witnesses; making objections; and addressing expert testimony.

• Motions and courtroom procedure: Identifying and responding to motions during trial and addressing contempt issues.

• Closing argument and trial outcomes: Preparing closing arguments and navigating judgments and verdicts.

• Fees, costs, and postjudgment proceedings: Addressing attorney’s fees and costs, postjudgment relief, and procedural matters that arise before an appeal.

The guide connects Washington statutes, rules, and cases with practical explanations and tips from Washington practitioners. Attention to local rules alerts readers to county-level variations that may affect trial preparation and courtroom practice.

Dozens of forms provide useful starting points for drafting, including forms concerning jurors and witnesses, trial motions, contempt, attorney’s fees, and post-trial motions. A table of cases, table of statutes, and index help readers find relevant authorities and topics efficiently.

Whether preparing for a first civil trial or consulting a reference during an established litigation practice, attorneys can use this guide to organize their preparation, work through procedural questions, and manage the transition from trial to postjudgment proceedings.

The previous edition's ISBN is 9798341717930.

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