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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
Trial tips from shakespeare

Trial tips from shakespeare

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Some thoughts from poetry for trial lawyers: Understanding Injuries: "He jests at scars, that never felt a wound."Willaim Shakespeare Romeo & Juliet Personal Character: "Beware if entrance to a quarrel, but, being in, bear ‘t that the opposed may beware of thee. Give every many thine ear, but few they voice. Take each man’s censure, but reserve thy judgment. Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy, But not expressed in fancy; rich, not gaudy; For the apparel oft proclims…

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Dealing with losing jury trials

Dealing with losing jury trials

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When trial lawyers who are passionate about their client’s cause lose the case, their pain for the loss of their client is palpable. Dealing with losing is always agony and something we never get used to if we are competitive trial lawyers striving for our client’s rights. I’ve often said: losing hurts worse then winning feels good. My personal rule is that I rejoice for my victories only twenty four hours and limit remorse for losing to forty eight hours….

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