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Structuring your mini opening: Know when to hold ‘em

Structuring your mini opening: Know when to hold ‘em

The judge must allow your brief statement before voir dire questions begin – make the most of it

Sonia Chopra

From Issue: 2020 January

Building coalitions through storytelling

Building coalitions through storytelling

Lincoln the lawyer could tell a story. The story of the case must be told well, just like the unfolding of a movie or book.

Jeffrey Krivis

From Issue: 2018 August

The psychological science of jury persuasion

The psychological science of jury persuasion

The “devil’s advocate” technique can overcome barriers to persuasion

John P. Blumberg

From Issue: 2017 November

Anatomically correct

Teaching anatomy and injury to jurors

Miles B. Cooper

From Issue: 2014 December

When the “lemon” is a yacht, pray for a washer-dryer

How do you convince jurors who are living paycheck to paycheck to sympathize with the yacht owner who got a “lemon”?

Dan D. Nabel

From Issue: 2011 August

Voir dire under time restraints

Following some simple steps will allow you to conduct voir dire effectively, even if you’re under strict time limits

William Veen
Corey Friedman

From Issue: 2008 October

Jury selection: Changes to Code Civ. Proc. § 222.5

2018 brought changes to jury selection statutes that will be helpful when it is time to pick your jury

Maryann P. Gallagher

From Issue: 2019 January

The psychological science of persuasion

The psychological science of persuasion

People (read: jurors) will adhere to their beliefs despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary

John P. Blumberg

From Issue: 2017 October

Twelve concepts crucial to successful voir dire

Twelve concepts crucial to successful voir dire

Attorneys must take special care in painting for the jury the minor-impact-auto-accident case with only soft-tissue injuries

Christopher Dolan

From Issue: 2017 February

“The Wolf Was Framed!” Little Red was no victim

Your client’s story takes on different meaning to jurors depending on the point of view from which it is told – and who is listening

Diane F. Wyzga

From Issue: 2009 July

Voir dire: The right preparation allows you to be “in the moment” with jurors

A successful voir dire environment allows the attorney to be genuine and jurors to share themselves openly

Joane Garcia-Colson

From Issue: 2007 October

Voir dire in a nutshell

Conducting the voir dire can be maximized by following five steps

Lois Heaney

From Issue: 2007 October

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