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PHRASES THAT CONVEY MEANING

PHRASES THAT CONVEY MEANING

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…

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SOME RANDOM IDEAS FOR TRIAL PERSUASION

SOME RANDOM IDEAS FOR TRIAL PERSUASION

Dr. Amy Singer has been recognized as an outstanding trial consultant for many years. Her firm, trial consultants Inc., www.trialconsultants.com has worked with plaintiff attorneys throughout the country. Dr. Singer and I worked on many trials in the past and the wisdom of her advice is still valid. Here are some random notes from our collaboration for your consideration. Intangible Damage Formula She suggests this formula for the calculation of non-economic damages: apply the juror’s personal concerns and interests to…

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Ideas from a recent plaintiff’s seminar

Ideas from a recent plaintiff’s seminar

I made some random notes at a recent plaintiff’s seminar I attended. I thought I’d pass them on for you to think about. I thought some of these ideas were particularly worth considering for further development.  One speaker ran a research company that was constantly looking for new and imaginative ideas. The motto of the company was "invent, disrupt, inspire." When I heard that I thought of how that applies to trial lawyers. They must continually force themselves out of…

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