| Publication Date: | October 2026 |
| Print (366 pages, spiral-bound, 1 volume) | |
| Electronic (searchable PDF via direct download, USB, or CD) | |
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| Product #: | 904 |
Content Highlights
Objections can shape the outcome of a case. Whether you are preparing for a deposition, responding to written discovery, or examining a witness at trial, knowing when and how to object is an essential litigation skill. Just as important, objections must be timely made and properly preserved to protect your client’s position and preserve issues for appeal.
Organized to follow the course of a case from pretrial through trial, this practical reference helps litigators identify common objections, understand their legal basis, and respond effectively when objections are raised. Grounded in current Virginia practice and cross-referenced to the Virginia Rules of Evidence, the book provides concise explanations designed for both trial preparation and courtroom use.
Whether you are making or defending against objections, this easy-to-use quick reference offers strategies and guidance for interrogatories, depositions, and trial proceedings. Its compact size and tabbed format put key information within easy reach when quick decisions matter most. In addition to explaining dozens of common objections, the book provides sample language, potential responses, supporting authority, and a catalog of principal objections recognized under Virginia law.
The new edition incorporates recent case law and rule changes through the date of publication.
“This book is intended to be a convenient reference for courtroom use and trial preparation on potential objections and how to respond to them.” – Brien Roche, author
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Brien A. Roche is engaged in the general practice of law in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. He is a graduate of Georgetown University and George Washington University Law School. Mr. Roche served in the United States Marine Corps and as a patrol officer with the Washington, D.C. police department before entering the practice of law in 1976.
He is the author of two well-known professional legal texts published by LexisNexis, The Virginia Torts Case Finder and The Virginia Domestic Relations Case Finder. He is also the author of Law 101, a legal reference for lay persons, published by Sphinx Publishing Company. Mr. Roche has written several articles that appear in legal journals and has lectured at numerous continuing legal education seminars throughout Virginia.
