Case Assessment
/ˈkeɪs əˌsɛs.mənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of evaluating the merits, strengths, risks, and potential outcomes of a legal case to inform decisions such as settlement or trial strategy.
The attorney conducted a thorough case assessment before advising the client on settlement options.
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- case assessment
- case assessments
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Commentary
Case assessment is a critical step in legal practice, guiding client counseling and resource allocation; clarity in criteria and documentation improves its usefulness.
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