Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

The disastrous performance of President Biden during the recent national debate clearly indicated the wrong way to prepare and deliver a legal presentation or a public one. The most fundamental truth about the quality of such presentations is the extreme importance of impression in comparison to content. Ask yourself: “Is the uniform criticism of his presentation about the words he used or what he said?” Few remember the specifics of what he said. But, everyone remembers the impression they had…

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I’ve known trial consultant David Ball, for many years. He’s assisted me on a number of major cases. David is a nationally known consultant who has lectured throughout the country and the author of a number of important books about trial. His most recent book, David Ball on Damages 3, is required on the shelf of every trial lawyer. What I’ve learned from David is the concept of directness and simplicity. Here is an example of some of his basic…

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`Here are a collection of ideas and thoughts from a variety of sources about being a trial lawyer. From the importance of being an authentic person to general concepts, this collection of brief ideas contains many of the essentials for help in developing better trial skills. They may seem simplistic and obvious, but take the time to inventory against your own trial conduct to see if improvement is needed. . . AUTHENTICITY . 1.Margery Williams “The Velveteen Rabbit” . “Real…

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