As trial advocates we are tested in many ways while carrying our professional duties for our clients. We fail to stop, at intervals, and reflect on this aspect of our lives. Here are a couple of basic reflections you might find beneficial to consider. Nothing profound, but subjects we may find applicable to our lives. If you do your job well and with courage you will offend some people If we fulfill our role as advocates, no matter how professionally…
Each injury damage case calls for an individual final summation that applies to that case. Experience has shown creating a basic outline for summation of these cases makes the creation of a an argument for a specific case easier. It also mitigates against forgetting an issue. It can act as a sort of checklist. There are many styles of making argument in damages cases and it is a good idea to create a basic outline file for every approach you…
Jury selection is an art that requires preparation and careful planning. Jury selection and opening statement can have a profound influence on the outcome of the case. They are twin events that should be prepared as a unit. Here some very general and basic ideas to consider in planning your voir dire of your case. . PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS . *Jury selection is almost always limited in time. It’s important to plan your questions with the time allowed in mind. Determine…