Does your case have a title?
In the Perry Mason TV show, every episode had a title. That quick and easy shortcut let the viewers know what the case was about, and helped them quickly and easily understand why Perry was involved. Here are some examples of the episode titles: The Case of the Nervous Accomplice The Case of the Silent Partner The Case of the Angry Mourner The Case of the Runaway Corpse The Case of the One-Eyed Witness The Case of the Deadly Double The Case of the Half-Wakened Wife The Case of the Desperate Daughter The Case...
Read MoreHow to destroy your witness’s credibility
How you organize your facts can determine whether or not the jurors listen to your witness. Too often, lawyers think that they can dump a pile of facts on the jurors and expect them to reach the correct verdict. In reality, facts by themselves aren’t enough to win your case. You can’t just dump a pile of random facts on the jurors and hope that return with the right verdict. How you organize your facts will affect the jurors’ views about your case and can even change the outcome of...
Read More“How to Get Your Evidence Admitted” Manual
What problems are you encountering when trying to get your exhibits admitted into evidence? Do you have specific evidentiary issues or topics that you’d like me to address? Before I create a step-by-step manual for getting your evidence admitted, I need to know whether it’s something you’d be interested in and what topics you’d like me to address. Please do me a quick favor and take 30 seconds to let me know if you’d be interested (“Yes, I’m interested,”...
Read MoreThe Art of Cross-Examination… for FREE!
If you’re a trial lawyer, you’ve surely heard of Francis Wellman’s classic treatise, “The Art of Cross-Examination.” I managed to get my hands on it and wanted to give it to you for free, so go to to www.TheArtOfCrossExamination.com to read your copy online or download a copy...
Read MoreHow to Deal with Jerk Trial Lawyers
There’s nothing more frustrating for a trial lawyer than having to deal with an obnoxious trial lawyer for an opponent. Even the simplest of cases can become a nightmare when you’re dealing with a jerk. For example: “There’s no way you can win this case!” “I’m going to destroy your witnesses during cross-examination!” “The jury is going to laugh you out of court!” “There’s not a jury on the planet that will return a verdict in your favor!” “You can’t...
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