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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
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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DEPOSITION TIPS & AN IDEA ABOUT CROSS EXAMINATION

DEPOSITION TIPS & AN IDEA ABOUT CROSS EXAMINATION

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I’m still in Scottsdale undergoing therapy following a failed knee revision surgery so I’ve not kept this current as  I usually do. However,  here are some thoughts about deposition and cross examination for you to consider T. Evan Schaeffer has written a very good outline of deposition practice tips for taking a deposition. “Forgetful witnesses, spotting liars, difficult opposing counsel and more” Written for the less experienced lawyer, it is nevertheless worth reading. See: http://www.jamespublishing.com/articles_forms/civillitigation/deposition_practice_tips.htm I think  lawyers have problems…

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WHEN A MEDICAL EXPERT IS CAUGHT CHANGING THE RECORDS

WHEN A MEDICAL EXPERT IS CAUGHT CHANGING THE RECORDS

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Have you ever caught a witness in a significant lie and you can prove it? In one of my cases the defendant doctor had revised his office records on important issues. He lied on his initial deposition about having done it. Then through other circumstances and with the assistance of a document expert we established the records had been added to and revised. The issue was what do you ask him either at trial or on second deposition?  Here are some ideas…

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