Laying Foundations for Introducing Evidence Bundle
Strengthen your courtroom preparation with both the 2026 handbook / e-book and the related on-demand CLE. Together, these resources provide practical guidance on laying foundations for evidence, addressing objections, and handling both traditional and digital forms of proof in civil cases.
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2026 Edition Handbook / E-book
A practical guide for laying foundations for introducing evidence in civil cases.
Designed for civil litigators who need fast, reliable answers, this practical Illinois trial handbook delivers a step-by-step system for preparing, obtaining, and introducing evidence while proactively addressing admissibility issues and case value.
Author: Richard L. Miller II, Miller PC, Chicago
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 — Introduction
Chapter 2 — Prepare Evidence Before Trial
Chapter 3 — Obtain Evidence
Chapter 4 — Deal with Admissibility Issues Before Trial
Chapter 5 — Introduce Exhibits at Trial
Chapter 6 — Introduce Other Evidence Not Offered As Exhibits
Chapter 7 — Respond to Challenges to Admissibility of Your Evidence at Trial
Chapter 8 — Establish Foundations for Specific Types of Physical Evidence
Chapter 9 — Appendices
On-Demand Program
This program addresses the importance of laying proper foundations for evidence, as well as strategies for responding to objections and preserving your record when foundational objections are sustained. Beyond just introducing general concepts, program segments address strategies for working with traditional forms of evidence, as well as various forms of digital evidence that are now becoming more common.
Moderator: Doug Liberati, IICLE, Springfield
Sessions
Two Sides of the Foundation Coin
This session introduces the benefits of knowing and using foundation by discussing how it can be used to build or destroy expert testimony.
Peter Nozicka, Nozicka Law, ChicagoPractical
Applications: Traditional Basics
This session addresses factors and considerations when laying foundations for traditional forms of evidence.
Jessica Bank Interlandi, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck, Chicago
Practical Applications: Foundations in the Digital Age
Learn about laying foundations for modern types of evidence.
Charlie Terry, Gould Grieco & Hensley, Chicago
