Techniques for negotiation based upon roger dawson’s teachings

Techniques for negotiation based upon roger dawson’s teachings

I have long admired Roger Dawson’s teachings in his writings and lectures on sales, motivation and negotiation. After all, trial lawyers are in a profession of sales and persuasion. Why not learn from the masters in the business world? His book Secrets of Power Negotiating, available at Amazon and other outlets, is an excellent encyclopedia for techniques of negotiation. Here is a short summary of some of his principles, but for a complete understanding I recommend purchase of his book…

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Product liability ideas for trial

Product liability ideas for trial

There are general concepts that apply to most if not all product cases. Here are some suggestionsthat can be revised to fit a particular case. The first section is based on the ideas of well known products liability lawyer Harry Philo. These ideas of Mr. Philo are so universal they can be applied to any case including medical malpractice. When you takea basic idea like this it can be used in so many different ways. See David Ball’s publications for…

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Trial practice and court rules

Trial practice and court rules

A few years ago I was invited to speak to the trial judges in Washington State. I decided to tell them the truth as I saw it. The applause was light sparse and unenthusiastic. I’ve never been invited to give a talk since that time. The other day my partner showed me one of the local rules in King County and I was reminded of the unpopular talk I had given. So, I’m going to outline y talk here because…

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