Court actions are expensive, unpredictable and fraught with all kinds of danger. Practical Advocacy in the Sheriff Court is a straightforward, easily readable guide to the skills of conducting litigation effectively in the Sheriff Court. It will enable solicitors to represent clients effectively at every stage of court proceedings. Publishing in an easily portable laminated hardback edition, Practical Advocacy in the Sheriff Court sets down basic foundations and principles of litigation. It covers what you should say and do before litigation, when preparing for actions, and whenpleading them. Whether you are a fully qualified solicitor seeking to improve your court skills, or a trainee new to the field, Practical Advocacy in the Sheriff Court will guide you through the full litigation process from start to finish. Even seasoned litigators can still make use of the guidance from an author with many years experience and a keen interest in advocacy skills.