The Trial Playbook Series
The Playbook You Wish You Had on Day One.
Practical trial-preparation guides and expert consulting backed by 30+ years of courtroom experience.
A well-organized file from Day 1 reduces trial preparation time and stress, and gives you quick access to the key documents and information needed to properly organize and maintain your file, and begin detailed trial prep before it becomes urgent.
In the series: The Trial Playbook, Case Chronology, Voir Dire Guide, Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Excel, and The New Paralegal's Guide.
"The leading rule for the lawyer, as for the man of every other calling, is diligence. Leave nothing for to-morrow which can be done to-day."
Abraham Lincoln, notes for a law lecture, c. 1850
Every trial is decided long before the first witness takes the stand. The attorneys and paralegals who win are the ones who prepared with a system. These guides are that system.
View All ResourcesNot just theory. Trial-tested knowledge.
These guides come from more than 30 years of real courtroom experience, not a textbook. They’re practical tools you can put to work right away in your own practice.
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The Complete Paralegal Exchange Bundle
All five guides in one download, $85 less than buying them separately. Everything you need to stay organized and walk into the courtroom ready.
Founding pricing. Prices increase as the library grows. Buy now at the founding price and your download includes all future updates to that guide.
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$47Founding price Notify Me
The Trial PlaybookComing soon
A practical, step-by-step guide to preparing for trial, from the first client meeting to closing argument. Includes checklists, timelines, witness prep, exhibit organization, and what you need to have in place before stepping into the courtroom.
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Mastering Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Excel for Workflow EfficiencyComing soon
How to get Teams, Outlook, and Excel working for you instead of against you. Tame your inbox, keep your team on the same page, and build a case tracker you’ll actually use.
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The New Paralegal's Guide to Surviving Your First YearComing soon
Nobody hands a new paralegal a manual. This is the guide I wish I'd had. You'll learn litigation terminology in plain English, what the attorney is actually asking for when they hand you a task, how to find a mentor, how to build good relationships with court clerks, how to stay on the right side of the unauthorized practice of law, and the inside knowledge that helps you start strong. It introduces paralegalism: the practice of doing a paralegal's work under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
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Building a Case ChronologyMedical includedComing soon
How to build a chronology that holds up, for any kind of case, with a section just for medical chronologies. Every good trial story starts with knowing exactly what happened and when.
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Voir Dire GuideComing soon
Jurors tell you who they are long before they answer a question. This guide covers reading non-verbals, watching how a panel reacts to testimony, and why your jury panel evaluation needs to be finished before opening statements. That evaluation is what tells you how to actually talk to this jury.
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Join the Paralegal Exchange Family and see new guides, books, sample documents, and articles before anyone else. Membership will give you access to preferred trial vendors, but also quarterly one-on-one mentoring. Membership is open to paralegals, legal secretaries, office managers, and attorneys across the USA.
Founding member pricing while the membership is new. Cancel anytime, and cancelling stops future billing. Annual memberships are non-refundable. See the Terms of Use.
First look at new guides
Get new guides before they are released to the public.
Sample documents and upcoming books
Sample documents, and first access to upcoming book releases.
Articles for paralegals
Articles on trial preparation and the day-to-day work of the job.
A new template and puzzle every month
A working template or checklist, plus a legal word puzzle, added to the members' area each month.
Members-only guide
How to Create Hyperlinked Exhibit Lists in Adobe, available only to members.
CLE courses for paralegals and attorneys
Coming soon: continuing legal education courses in ethics and trial preparation, offered to members at a discount, with CLE credit where approved.
Quarterly one-on-one mentoring
A 30 minute call with me every quarter to troubleshoot a case management or trial prep problem you are working through.
Preferred trial vendors
Case and trial vendors who have proven their skill, so you know who to call when you need them.
More coming soon
Member spotlights, Ask the Paralegal, and mentor matching.
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Structured caps and beanies featuring The Paralegal Exchange logo and original legal-inspired designs.
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Coffee mugs, travel tumblers, and ceramic cups with phrases only legal professionals will truly appreciate.
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Tote bags, notebooks, pens, and desk accessories designed for the legal professional who means business.
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When you need more than a guide
Direct access to 30 years of litigation expertise for the situations where a checklist is not enough.
Trial Consultation
A one on one strategy session for paralegals or attorneys preparing for an upcoming trial. We work through your specific case, identify preparation gaps, and build your action plan together.
- 60 minute video or phone session
- Custom trial prep checklist for your case type
- Written summary and action items provided after each session
- Available for hands-on trial prep and trial assistance at an additional cost, including coordinating digital and demonstrative exhibits
Staff Training
Bring trial preparation training to your entire legal team. Ideal for law firms seeking to standardize their systems, reduce last minute file scrambles, and elevate the quality of courtroom readiness across every matter.
- Half day or full day format available
- Remote or on site delivery
- Curriculum customized to your firm's practice areas
- Each attendee receives the entire Trial Playbook Series
File Audit and Review
Submit your current trial preparation process or file organization system for a professional review. We evaluate your workflow against established best practices and deliver a written report with specific, prioritized recommendations.
- Written audit report delivered within five business days
- Prioritized list of identified gaps and risks
- Recommended templates and workflow improvements
- 30 minute debrief call included
Team Building Days
Set aside a half day or a full day for your team, at your office or at a location you choose. Open to paralegals, attorneys, or a mix of both.
- Half day or full day
- On site or off site
- Paralegals, attorneys, or both together
Built by someone who has been there.
The Paralegal Exchange was founded on a straightforward premise: the gap between law school and the courthouse is too wide, and it costs attorneys, paralegals, and their clients every single day.
"I have prepared hundreds of trials over 30 years. The mistakes I have seen are almost always the same, and almost always preventable. That is what these guides are designed to fix." Barbara Murillo, Founder, The Paralegal Exchange
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Whether you are booking a trial consultation, requesting team training, or have a question about a resource, please reach out directly.
The Paralegal Exchange
Founded and operated by a 30 year litigation veteran. Every consultation, every training, and every guide reflects real courtroom experience, not theory.
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