Juries and Jury Selection

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

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.

From Issue: 2018 August

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

Teaching anatomy and injury to jurors

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

From Issue: 2011 August

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

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

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

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

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

From Issue: 2009 July

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

Conducting the voir dire can be maximized by following five steps