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Courtroom Communication Strategies by Lawrence J. Smith and Loretta A. Malandro

Courtroom Communication Strategies by Lawrence J. Smith and Loretta A. Malandro

In 1985 Courtroom Communication Strategies by Lawrence J. Smith and Loretta A. Malandro was Published by Kluwer law book publishers Inc. When it was published I read this book cover to cover and yellow highlined it plus dictated an outline because it was the single most compressive collection of communication principles I’d found. Even today, this book remains as valid as when it was published because human nature hasn’t changed. While I believe it is out of print copies are…

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FRANK LUNTZ’S BOOK “WIN”

FRANK LUNTZ’S BOOK “WIN”

I’ve just finished reading Fank Luntz’s new book Win, the key principles to take your business from ordinary to extraordinary by Dr. Frank I.luntz. Luntz wrote the book Words that Work that every trial lawyer should read. Here are a few of the things I thought worth sharing. He quotes Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz: “I don’t think God put us on this earth to  be ordinary. Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond…

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REPORT FROM SPENCE REGIONAL SEMINAR LEAVENWORTH, WASHINGTON

REPORT FROM SPENCE REGIONAL SEMINAR LEAVENWORTH, WASHINGTON

Here is a late report of the Trial Lawyer’s College regional meeting in Leavenworth, Washington. The theme was “Discovering the Story” and it was very well attended with some 94 lawyers.  I picked Gerry up at the airport and we made the 2.5 hour drive there talking  the whole way. At 82 years of age my friend’s mind is sharp and he gets along better then my 76 year old body moves. We missed a turn (I was driving) because Gerry…

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