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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
SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR TRIAL

SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR TRIAL

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 I have found the website for The Jury Expert http://www.thejuryexpert.com/ to be a source of helpful information.  In an article critical of the “reptile” approach to trial there was a discussion about seven tips  for creating the motivating story I thought particularly helpful http://www.thejuryexpert.com/2010/05/atticus-finch-would-not-approvewhy-a-courtroom-full-of-reptiles-is-a-bad-idea/ Here is a summary of the suggestions: As you  prepare the case always ask yourself: “What is this story really about?”  it is more then simply your client’s case and injury. What is the underlying issue…

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TEA PARTY, ULTRACONSERVATIVE & JURY NULLIFICATION JURORS

TEA PARTY, ULTRACONSERVATIVE & JURY NULLIFICATION JURORS

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    In a recent auto collision case the defendant admitted liability. There was no dispute that the plaintiff had very serious injuries and that there was substantial economic loss. The defense lawyer in argument suggested a specific minimum dollar verdicts for the consortium claims and a specific amount for the injured person. The defense figure was about half of the plaintiff’s figure. You would consider the defense numbers a fixed floor and the jury likely to bring in a verdict in…

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TELL A SIMPLE STORY

TELL A SIMPLE STORY

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The National Law Journal publishes articles about lawyers who have won substantial cases with their advice about trying the case. One case involved attorney Roman Silberfeld who represented a plaintiff involved in the TV show Who Wants to be a Millionare?  His corporate client claimed it was due $250 Million under a profit sharing agreement.  The suit claimed that Disney entities and others involved in the venture had pocketed profits and claimed, under the agreement, the arrangement with his client…

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