Here are some thoughts about subjects relating to juries. I begin with some examples of themes or framing of issues from actual opening statements from my cases. The goal here is to use language which will convey meaning. Perhaps something here will stimulate your thinking about a case you have. School liability In this case a school physical education teacher allowed children to leave the gym and go on a run off of school property and return without supervision. A…
Robert Hirschhorn is a jury consultant our firm has employed in the past. He has suggested useful ideas about jury selection. One of his recommendations was to ask the jury these questions, particularly where time is limited for jury selection: Describe yourself in a few words Tell us several names of people you admire Name three people you do not admire or respect If you or a loved one were injured by negligence would you sue for the injuries? Written…
Dr. Frank Luntz is a nationally known communication expert and an adviser to the Republican Party. His book Words that Work was an encyclopedia of the importance oof framing and the words we used to present issues. His book Win: The Key Principles to Take Your Business From Ordinary to Extraordinary also has communication principles which are applicable to us in our trial work. Here are a few of them for your consideration: adversity: Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz has said “I don’t…