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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
VOIR DIRE ABOUT SAFETY ATTITUDE

VOIR DIRE ABOUT SAFETY ATTITUDE

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Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm is a trial consultant who publishes the blog Your Trial Message with excellent advice although focused on defense work, not plaintiff. I reviewed a lot of blogs about trial work and have found his to be reliable and informative even though his approach and focus is on conflict with plaintiff representation because the concepts are authentic. In a July 10, 2023, issue he wrote a blog “Voir Dire for the ‘Safetyist’ attitudes.” He indicates that a general…

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DAVID BALL OPENING STATEMENT OUTLINE

DAVID BALL OPENING STATEMENT OUTLINE

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I’ve known trial consultant David Ball, for many years. He’s assisted me on a number of major cases. David is a nationally known consultant who has lectured throughout the country and the author of a number of important books about trial. His most recent book, David Ball on Damages 3, is required on the shelf of every trial lawyer. What I’ve learned from David is the concept of directness and simplicity. Here is an example of some of his basic…

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 TRIAL CONCEPTS FROM THE RUBY RIDGE CASE

 TRIAL CONCEPTS FROM THE RUBY RIDGE CASE

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Ruby Ridge Idaho is the location of an incident in August 1992 where Federal Bureau of Investigation agents and U.S. marshals engaged in an eleven-day armed standoff. It involved self-proclaimed white separatist Randy Weaver, his family, and a friend named Kevin Harris. It took place in an isolated area where the family cabin was located. Weaver’s wife Vicki and his 14-year-old son, Sammy were killed during the siege, as well as a law enforcement officer. Weaver was charged with murder. The…

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