This PowerPoint presentation outlines the stages of civil litigation in New York state courts. Counsel can use this PowerPoint to explain to employees of a US company their roles and responsibilities during each stage of a litigation. This presentation can be customized for a specific company and a specific stage of a litigation.

For presentations specific to the attorney-client privilege, work product protection, and litigation holds, see Standard Documents, Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Protection: Presentation Materials, Complying with the Litigation Hold Notice: Presentation Materials, and Litigation Holds Overview: Presentation Materials.