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IMMIGRATION & RELIGION IDEAS FOR VOIR DIRE

IMMIGRATION & RELIGION IDEAS FOR VOIR DIRE

The subject of illegal and undocumented immigrants has become a red flag politically in politics as well as culturally. Sitting next to me is Paramjit Singh and his wife, Harmeet. They have brought this lawsuit. Please would you take a good look at both of these good people? He is wearing a religious turban, and his wife is dressed in the traditional wear of someone who is a member of the Sikh religion. (1) Do any of you know anyone…

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A SIMPLE SUMMARY OF TRIAL CONCEPTS

A SIMPLE SUMMARY OF TRIAL CONCEPTS

I was asked my ideas about trial advocacy. How did I view and approach trials was the question. Here was my very simple response to what is admittedly a complex question. Trial Approach. I have for many years stressed to trial lawyers the most important thing they must understand to be great advocates is: “A trial is a battle of impression and not logic.” Decisions are not simply made on the basis of intellectual analysis of the testimony and evidence….

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TRYING A PLAINTIFF DAMAGES CASE INVOLVING PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL ISSUES

TRYING A PLAINTIFF DAMAGES CASE INVOLVING PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL ISSUES

Damage cases involving a plaintiff with medical issues that pre dated the injury are challenging. I believe one important rule involves openess and honesty about the facts. An essential part of persuasion is complete authenticity, sincerity and the trustworthiness of the lawyer. I believe these cases require full disclosure of the pre-existing situation during voir dire, opening statement and trial. The opening statement should continue the same approach of full disclosure. Consider using PowerPoint that summarizes the jury instruction on…

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