Damage Control

Posted by Elliott Wilcox

You’ve got a problem. A big problem. Your witness has some fantastic information that is going to put your case over the top. Unfortunately, he’s also going to bring some pretty significant baggage with him to the witness stand. It might be a conviction for perjury, perhaps a damning prior conviction, or maybe he’s even placed a $100,000 bet riding on the outcome of the case — whatever the baggage is, it’s bad. So… what are you going to do? Are you going to bury your...

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Are Jurors Ignoring Your Exhibits?

Posted by Elliott Wilcox

Learn how to prevent jurors from ignoring your exhibits during direct examination.

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How to Ask for Help During Jury Trials

Posted by Elliott Wilcox

How to Ask for Help During Jury Trials

Too many direct examinations and cross-examinations suffer from weak endings. In this article, learn what causes the problem and how to improve your witness examination to end on a “high note” every time!

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Framing Your Story Maximum Impact

Posted by Elliott Wilcox

Frame your case theory for maximum impact so that jurors are more receptive to your story.

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Opening Statement Quiz – Are your openings any good?

Posted by Elliott Wilcox

Opening Statement Quiz – Are your openings any good?

Just released a new quiz designed to help you evaluate your last opening statement and improve your opening statements for your next jury trial. Check it out, and let me know what you think! http://www.OpeningStatementTips.com/quiz.htm

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