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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
OFF TO THE SPENCE TRIAL COLLEGE

OFF TO THE SPENCE TRIAL COLLEGE

I leave this Sunday for Wyoming to teach for a few days  at the Spence Trial College. I missed last year for the first time since the program started due to knee surgery. I did miss first year when Gerry invited me because I was in a lengthy trial in Oregon but made every one after that until last year, so I’m looking forward to the experience. In addition, to assisting with the training and the lectures I will give a talk….

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THOUGHTS ABOUT CROSS EXAMINATION OF EXPERTS

THOUGHTS ABOUT CROSS EXAMINATION OF EXPERTS

Often we find ourselves most apprehensive about one kind of cross examination – that of experts. Usually it’s because we have learned from experience that this class of witness rarely is there as an objective scientist or qualified expert. Rather, they see their role as co-counsel to the lawyer who hired them. An advocate for the side that paid paid them to become an expert. When you combine that attitude with experience in being cross examined, certain tactics are often developed by…

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YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA

YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Last Friday I spoke to the Idaho Trial Lawyer’s Association at their annual convention. On the program was Assistant Chief deputy Attorney General Brian Kane who talked about social media and  how it impacts lawyers. I thought I had a good grasp of the implications, but after listening to Brian decided I needed to talk to my partners about the subject, especially as part of our new client intake process. Brian said  that in 2012 some 800 million people are…

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