Yes, even if you don’t go to trial.  Not every case needs to go to trial—you can often achieve an excellent result without going to trial. However, a trial attorney has a different focus than a settlement attorney. They understand the litigation process, know how to build a strategy, and are not afraid to fight for you.    An experienced trial attorney provides you with two significant advantages: (1) if you have to go to trial, your case is prepared correctly; and (2) if the opposing council fears the time and expense of a trial, they may settle sooner, and for a higher amount.    A good way to assess this is to note whether the firm’s language focuses on settlements over verdicts. Settlements are reached outside of court to avoid a trial, and firms that focus on settling may not take large or complex cases that may prove difficult to settle out of court.