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Author: Paul Luvera

Luvera practiced plaintiff law 55 years. He is past President of the Inner Circle of Advocates & Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. Member ABOTA, American College of Trial Lawyers, International Academy, International Society of Barristers and the American Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame. Book Luvera on Advocacy available at Trial Guides Publishing Email paul@luvera.org
THE SPENCE TRIAL COLLEGE REPORT

THE SPENCE TRIAL COLLEGE REPORT

Well, I made back from the Wyoming trial college. This year’s class was a great group who were motivated to learn. The subject that week was primarily jury selection. We also started direct examination after demonstrating the listening exercise where people learn how to actively listen. We had the benefit of Gerry doing a long jury selection demonstration. I was able to work with the lawyer instructors in various workshops where the attendees practiced how to do it. On Tuesday…

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THE SPENCE TRIAL COLLEGE

THE SPENCE TRIAL COLLEGE

In 1994 Gerry Spence asked me to participate in teaching at a new trial college he was creating for lawyers to teach them the right way to  be plaintiff trial lawyers. It was to be a non profit college and we would volunteer our  time  and transportation. I had known him for some time and quickly agreed even thought I had no real idea of what he had in mind. The other people, in addition to Gerry and I,  invited for this first college were: Judge…

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PARALEGAL CHECKLIST FOR SETTLEMENT DEMAND PROCEDURE

PARALEGAL CHECKLIST FOR SETTLEMENT DEMAND PROCEDURE

I think   plaintiff lawyers should  have written check  lists for almost every step or  procedure they follow in processing cases to avoid mistakes. Here is an example of a check list for a paralegal to follow in preparing the attorney for settlement  negotiation and attorney demand procedure. The paralegal can do a lot to assist  the lawyer in starting  the settlement negotiation process. .                                …

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