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 defense physical exam (medical exam) is not an interrogation

Don’t let the medical examiner conduct an oral examination – this isn’t a deposition

Clifton Smoot

From Issue: 2018 April

The psychological science of jury persuasion

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

John P. Blumberg

From Issue: 2017 November

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

Defense apologies at trial

Too little, too late: a look at the elements of apology

Clifton Smoot

From Issue: 2017 January

My first trials

Preparing for the trial of a small case as if it were a million-dollar baby

John Roach

From Issue: 2015 February

Forgiveness

A collaborative assessment of the value of forgiveness in a litigation practice

Eileen Barker
Barbara Monty

From Issue: 2018 May

Premises liability: Build on your theme right through closing argument

Let defendant’s violation of community safety rules be your theme

Jeff Rudman

From Issue: 2018 March

The perils of coat tailing

When you hitch a ride on someone else’s trial, remember – “Nobody Rides for Free”

Walter (“Skip”) Walker

From Issue: 2017 May

Dressing your client for success at deposition and trial

“You never get a second chance to make a first impression”

Debra Bogaards

From Issue: 2017 January

Litigation financing: Risk vs. reward

Necessity is the mother of a litigation loan. Be smart about it and read the fine print before you sign on the dotted line for a loan

David Cook

From Issue: 2016 May

“Objection overruled” – The use of demonstrative exhibits in opening statement

A look at the authorities for using exhibits in your opening statement

Tom Brandi

From Issue: 2014 August