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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 CHALLENGE OF JURY TRIALS

THE CHALLENGE OF JURY TRIALS

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I’ve been working up ideas for a trial the judicial system keeps pushing ahead each time we get close to the date for starting it. This has given me more time than normal to think about the theme and the approach to use. My research has involved looking at what information is available on the Internet. Based past research I think one of the more informative blogs helpful to plaintiff trial lawyers is that of Howard Nations a gifted trial lawyer I’ve known for many years:…

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NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMING IN A TRIAL

NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMING IN A TRIAL

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I have written about the benefits of NLP for trial lawyers previously. Here  are some ideas and a few phrases worth keeping in mind from Neuro Linquistic Programing. Consider asking the jury for  their permission because it acknowledges the power of  the jury by  you and helps create a bond. For example, ask them for  permission to cross examine witnesses in order to assist them (the jury) in deciding the truth or even permission to ask them questions in jury selection. Reasearch…

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OBSERVATIONS ABOUT SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATION

OBSERVATIONS ABOUT SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATION

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This Sunday’s New York Times discusses strategies regarding the Bush tax cuts which are set to expire at years end in an article by Robert H. Frank entitled: “In talks, G.O.P. May  have to just say yes.” He first references the book “Getting to yes,” by Robert Fisher and William Yuri where they discussed the concept of knowing the best alternative to a negotiated agreement or “BATNA” during negotiation. They argue that knowing your and your adversaries best alternative to a negotiated agreement is…

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