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Month: May 2014

MORAL OUTRAGE & JURY VERDICTS

MORAL OUTRAGE & JURY VERDICTS

We are back from Europe and while suffering from jet leg here are some thoughts you might want to consider. Jurors construct their own story out of the evidence they are given, evaluate that story and then select an outcome that best fits their version of the facts. They apply their own values as well as their perception of the community attitudes in coming to their decision. “Your group’s values are threatened by actions like this. You or your loved…

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JURY SELECTION CONCEPTS.

JURY SELECTION CONCEPTS.

My friend Eric Fong is scheduled to start a major damage jury case in Seattle and we discussed jury selection ideas. That made me think I should post something in general about this subject. PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS Have one sheet of paper with topics you want to cover – simple topics headings with large enough type you can glance at  it and read it. Organize the topics by order of importance.   Let someone else take notes. Maintain eye contact with the…

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MAY 1ST – THE FIRST DAY OF OUR RETIREMENT

MAY 1ST – THE FIRST DAY OF OUR RETIREMENT

I was sworn in as an attorney in 1959. After 55 years of representing people, and not corporations, I have retired from the practice of law. My wife Lita, who  has been my law partner as well, has retired with me. Today is the first day of our change in our life work. We have never played golf and don’t plan to start, but we have many unfinished  and planned projects to occupy us. It’s been a great privilege representing…

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