DEFENSE ATTORNEY'S SUIT REPORT                                                 FORM 11.90

1. Client's name: (use separate sheet for each client)

2. City and state of trial:

3. Estimated - Actual - (circle one) Trial date:

4. Is trial by judge or jury?

5. Is the investigation (not trial preparation) of this case complete?

[If not, then list on separate sheet the items: (a) that you intend to do or (b) that you want client to do or (c) that you want insurance claims person to do.]

6. What is the main strength of the claimant's liability case?

7. What is the main strength of the defense's liability case?

8. What are our probable chances of winning on trial? (circle one)

            (Better than 67%)         (Less than 33%)

            Good?             Fair?             Poor?

9. What are our chances of winning on appeal if the case is tried and lost? (circle one)

            Good?             Fair?             Poor?

10. What are types and amounts of special damages claimed to date?

11. No one can guarantee what a judge or a jury can do, but what do you now consider a probable range of verdict if the case is tried and lost?

12. What is the lowest settlement figure received from the plaintiff? $                    

13. Do you recommend its acceptance? If "no", what do you recommend? $                    

14. What is the highest settlement figure offered to the plaintiff? $                    

15. What is the approximate total dollar amount of legal defense billed (paid or unpaid) in this case to date including experts and costs? $                     

16. If tried, what would be the approximate additional cost of defense from this date forward?

Attorney Fees: $                 Other Costs: $                    

17. The investigation (not trial preparation) of this case is not complete. The investigation items to be done are as follows:

a. By me or this law firm:

b. By the client:

c. By the insurance claims person:

18. Other notes:

19. Answers are trial attorney's opinion at this time only. Changes in opinion can occur as new facts develop.