Trial Guides has recently published a new book Winning Medical Malpractice Cases by Patrick Malone and Rick Friedman. These are, of course, the authors of the book Rules of the Road that has had an impact on how plaintiff’s present cases. There are many helpful ideas in this book as well as transcripts from trials. An example of one idea is Rick Friedman’s approach to the subject of rules of safety in malpractice cases. Here’s an excerpt: “At the end…
Last time I posted something from an article about the world of theater and trial lawyers. Today I’d like to share another part of the article relating to listening. Actors must learn to respond to the other actor’s lines. That requires good eye contact, intense listening and good timing. It has been said that even when the actor doesn’t have a line and is not involved with a speaking part, they still must listen intently to what is going on…
I’m working on a paper about the direct connection between acting, theater, movies, media and trial lawyers. Here is an excerpt for you to think about. Professionals in the movie and theater business talk about the importance of “stage presence.” The appearance you make and the impression formed by others from seeing and hearing you speak is a stage presence. It is closely related to non verbal communication. Actors must master it and lawyers must learn it as well. All…