95 Pretrial conference

Before a case goes to trial, the court will set up a pretrial conference. This meeting gets scheduled early on, during the discovery and status conference, so both sides know it's coming.

The pretrial conference gives everyone a chance to get organized before trial. The judge and both sides will work to narrow down what's actually in dispute, both the legal questions and the factual ones. They'll also talk about whether the case might settle instead of going to trial, and clear up any pending motions that still need a decision.

During this conference, the parties can also ask to change their court documents if needed, and agree on which facts or documents don't need to be proven at trial. This saves time later. The judge may also limit how many expert witnesses each side can bring in. Basically, this meeting covers anything that helps the case move forward smoothly and get resolved.