Mihir Elchuri Shares Insight on How to Survive a Long Trial for Law360

09.03.2026

Hirschler litigation partner Mihir Elchuri authored an article for Law360 as part of their Law School’s Missed Lessons series providing insight on how to survive a long trial.

Elchuri emphasizes how trying cases with a long timeline is an exercise in physical, mental and strategic durability. While there will be ups and downs, lawyers cannot afford to allow their emotions to fluctuate by the roller coaster of events during a trial. It is important to take one step at a time and be sure to pick your battles well. He also discusses the strategic importance of having someone serve as the field general to direct the efforts of the team throughout the process.

Some key steps Elchuri identifies for long term success during a lengthy trial are: 1) be organized from the start; 2) manage your client instead of the case; 3) protect your own capacity; and, 4)  take a long term view of the situation.

“The lawyers who handle lengthy trials most effectively understand that they are won as much through composure, organization and credibility with the jury as they are through a cross-examination or closing argument,” said Elchuri.

Law360.com subscribers may read the full article, Law School’s Missed Lessons: Surviving a Long Trial.

About Mihir

Mihir V. Elchuri is a partner and co-chair of the litigation and alternative dispute resolution practice group at Hirschler. He represents businesses, shareholders, executives, entrepreneurs, and individuals in high-stakes commercial disputes and has secured verdicts, judgments, and settlements totaling tens of millions of dollars on behalf of his clients. Mihir is one of the firm’s most active trial lawyers. While he regularly helps clients resolve disputes before litigation becomes necessary, he is particularly known for his courtroom advocacy and willingness to take difficult cases through verdict when settlement is not possible.