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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
A FEW RANDOM THOUGHTS ABOUT TRIAL TACTICS

A FEW RANDOM THOUGHTS ABOUT TRIAL TACTICS

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Here are a couple of thoughts about trial tactics: FOCUS ON THE DEFENDANT – NOT THE PLAINTIFF. START THE STORY TALKING ABOUT THE DEFENDANT. “Availability bias” jurors will begin filling in the blanks, asking themselves questions, and focus upon the behavior of the FIRST party discussed. They will construct their understanding of the case in the context of the defendant’s behavior and not focus on what the plaintiff did or should have done. “Defensive attribution” If the facts are inconsistent…

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SHOULD YOU OBJECT OR NOT?

SHOULD YOU OBJECT OR NOT?

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Should you object at trial? Some advocates recommend never objecting and others exercise their right to object at every opportunity. Here is what an excellent source has to say about the issue:Jury research institute: http://www.juryresearchinstitute.com/articles/faq/page-3.php “Two factors must be weighed in terms of aking evidentiary objections. For some cases “protecting the record” for appeal may be of paramount importance and thus, issues relating to the impact of objections on the jury are secondary. In either case, counsel should be aware…

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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF DAMAGES IN TORT CASES?

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF DAMAGES IN TORT CASES?

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Sometimes it’s important to go back to basics and  remember we are not just involved in some high stakes game, but are representing people. People who are entitled to justice. “Money makes the world go around,the world go around, the world go around,Money makes the world go around, it makes the world go around” From the    musical    Cabaret “The best things in life are free, but you can keep them for the birds and bees Now give me the money,…

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