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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
THE IMPORTANCE OF CASE THEMES AND THE RULE OF THREE

THE IMPORTANCE OF CASE THEMES AND THE RULE OF THREE

I recently participated in an American Association of Justice webinar with Mark Mandell, Danielle Mason, Judy Livingston and Ben Rubinowitz on the subject of case framing. Here are some take aways on the general subject. COMMUNICATION THEMES IN  MARKETING AND POLITICS Case framing refers to the finding that how we describe an issue or event  influences our interpretation and understanding. Framing research shows that how something is presented to the listener can influence their reaction and interpretation they make about…

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JURORS HAVE CHANGED -Juror strategies for the new age

JURORS HAVE CHANGED -Juror strategies for the new age

I rarely publish material from other trial information sources. I also rarely post anything that is lengthy. However, when I read the following article from the Washington State Association for Justice Trial News I was struck by the accuracy of the advice about today’s jurors and jury selection. I’ve known Jeffery Boyd and Deborah Nelson, fellow plaintiff lawyers, for years. They have a trial practice and also offer trial consulting as Boyd Trial Consulting. I think you will benefit from…

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BIRTH INJURY VOIR DIRE

BIRTH INJURY VOIR DIRE

I’m providing an outline from a trial several years ago involving a medical malpractice case. The case involved the birth of a child which was supervised by a midwife and then transferred to a hospital for the birth. I would make revisions in this outline if I were to try the case today. However, I wanted you to see an actual format that would allow you to make your own revisions for a similar case tried today. In addition, there…

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