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Month: August 2022

FRANCIS HARE’S DESCRIPTION OF PAIN

FRANCIS HARE’S DESCRIPTION OF PAIN

Francis Hare Sr. was a great plaintiff’s attorney from Birmingham, AL (1904-1983) who wrote a book “My Learned Friends” in 1976. In his book, Francis says there is no holy grail; there is no secret on how to be a great trial lawyer. You have to be wired for it at birth and have the ability to listen to the jury who communicates with you without words. Francis wrote, “There is more than a little magic in it. I have seen a…

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THE SKILL OF LISTENING & THE MYTH ABOUT HUMAN LOGIC

THE SKILL OF LISTENING & THE MYTH ABOUT HUMAN LOGIC

The Skill of Listening A recent journal of the American College of Trial Lawyers published an article about Kate Murphy, author of the Book You’re Not Listening, lawyers in trial need to know their audience by listing to go with their little understanding is that issues that concern. They need to know how to craft a message that appeals to the other person so you can respond accordingly. Listening is an important skill. One of the things discussed is what…

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