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WINSTON CHURCHILL & ADVICE ABOUT PERSUSAIVE SPEAKING

June 5, 2025 Paul Luvera Comments 0 Comment

Winston Churchill’s parliamentary talks and his speeches, as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War, are still considered masterful today. He was a gifted orator whose speeches inspired the United Kingdom to continue to resist the German war conduct against London and the UK. What is unusual about his reputation as a great speaker is that he was not a natural orator at all. His voice was raspy. His occasional stammer and a lisp sometimes marred…

A PRIMARY CONCERN OF MODERN JURORS IS SAFETY

May 14, 2025 Paul Luvera Comments 0 Comment

The factors that influence people serving on juries have changed as a result of COVID-19 and media coverage of national politics. Trial lawyers should be aware of the studies and research documenting these changes of influence in their jury selection preparation. One motivating factor, in particular, that stands out for the majority of juror groups is concern for safety. In an article “The Rise of Safety’s Is Influencing Verdicts” https://imslegal.com/articles/safetyism-influencing-verdicts, it is pointed out: “With technological and medical advances, humans…

GREAT TRIAL LAWYERS HAVE A “PEOPLE” FRAME OF MIND

April 24, 2025 Paul Luvera Comments 2 comments

Law school students are generally focused on achieving grades that they hope will ensure a position with a law firm after graduation. As a result, they approach the study of law intellectually. They learn legal principles and how to analyze issues legally in their studies. In addition, they verbalize their intellectual understanding in school. As a result of this background, when they begin the practice of law they approach trial from a legalistic viewpoint, over-try their cases, and generally talk…