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TEN RULES TO IMPROVE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING AT TRIAL

TEN RULES TO IMPROVE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING AT TRIAL

This post is for lawyers just starting a plaintiff’s practice. I want to outline the fundamentals of winning so they don’t get lost in all the complex discussions about psychology of trial. So, let’s look at some of the basics  observed by trial lawyers who win cases. Here are a collection of 12 rules which will improve your chances of winning a trial.  SIMPLIFY YOUR CASE The  most common mistake lawyers make is to over try and overcomplicate their case….

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WHAT ABOUT PROFESSIONAL CIVILITY IN THE LAW?

WHAT ABOUT PROFESSIONAL CIVILITY IN THE LAW?

The subject of professional civility has been widely discussed and promoted in the past few years. Some states have incorporated the requirement in their oath of attorneys. All of the states  have emphasized it in recent years.  The United  States Supreme Court, the ABA and even The National Judicial College promote the principles of civility. Here, for  example,  is part of the language of the core principles from the Judicial College written for judges  nationally: “Civility encompasses a form of courtesy and…

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RALPH WALDO EMERSON & TRIAL LAWYERS

RALPH WALDO EMERSON & TRIAL LAWYERS

I realize that my most recent posts have departed from my usual offering of practical advice regarding plaintiff trial practice. This post is equally lacking in practical application to trial, but I think worth considering. I’ve been thinking about what are the fundamental qualities of a great trial lawyer and it seems to me that it always starts with who we are, what we believe and what we think. Everything else are learned attributes or techniques. The most important thing…

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