Saving Jurors from Premature Cause Challenges
Imagine that you’re being audited by the Internal Revenue Service and need to hire an accountant. Since this is such an important decision, you’re going to do a diligent search for the most qualified accountant in your area. You’ll probably pick up the Yellow Pages, look for the accountant with the biggest ad, preferably a full-color advertisement on the back of the book, and immediately schedule your initial consultation. (What? That’s not how you hire someone to perform a critical...
Read MoreAre jurors ignoring your documents?
It was a paper-intensive trial, one of those cases where the phrase “Plaintiff’s Exhibit #2,598,124” doesn’t seem to shock anyone. Because the stakes were high, it was a well-financed operation, and both parties brought a lot of technology with them. One of the gizmos the plaintiffs brought with them to help present their evidence was a computer projector and a visual display program like Sanction or Trial Director. If you try document-intensive cases, you know the...
Read MoreDon’t Exclude the Jurors from Your Bench Conferences
When was the last time you watched someone else try a case? Have you ever snuck into a courtroom and watched your opponent present a case? If not, let me recommend you jump at the opportunity to watch someone else pick a jury and present their case. If you do, you’ll learn some things that you wouldn’t normally notice about successfully trying cases. Last year I had the opportunity to watch numerous jury trials and critique the performance of the attorneys. When I watch...
Read MoreThree Quick and Easy Ways to Minimize Nervousness During Trial
You are a professional communicator. It’s your job to speak on behalf of your clients and ensure that their voices are heard. But what happens if you’re too nervous to properly present your client’s case? When you forget what you need to say or if the words get trapped and won’t come out, your client suffers. Nervousness can decimate the presentation of your case, but if you apply these quick and easy tips, you’ll minimize its impact and present your...
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