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| Grand openings: just as a strong lead draws a reader into a news story, an engaging opening statement can grab the jury's interest right from the start. Follow these simple rules of storytelling to get jurors' attention - and keep it throughout trial. |
Roberts, Karen R. |
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Nov 1, 2008 |
3099 |
| Survival strategy. |
Weisbrod, Les |
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Nov 1, 2008 |
753 |
| Consider skipping expert testimony. |
Nasser, Dean |
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Oct 1, 2008 |
336 |
| Make your rebuttal memorable. |
Unglesby, Lewis O. |
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Oct 1, 2008 |
330 |
| Medical malpractice: the trial. |
Gart, Myles |
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Sep 1, 2008 |
1838 |
| No surrender. |
Weisbrod, Les |
President's page |
Aug 1, 2008 |
788 |
| Connecting with prospective jurors: working to establish a good rapport with jurors during voir dire shows that you respect them and their investment of time. And it can help you lay the foundation for presenting your case during trial. |
O'Brien, Chris |
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Aug 1, 2008 |
2559 |
| Leverage your demonstrative exhibits. |
Wolfe, Daniel |
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Aug 1, 2008 |
405 |
| Direct examination of lay witnesses: be well prepared, make the witness part of the client's story, start strong and finish strong: use these fundamental trial techniques when questioning lay witnesses to persuade the jury to provide fair compensation for your client. |
Monnett, Charles G., III; Phillips, Randall J. |
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Jul 1, 2008 |
2407 |
| Sifting the issues with stipulations: you don't need to fight over every point at trial - just the important ones. Use stipulations to streamline your case and focus the jury's attention on the issues that really matter. |
Wilcox, Elliott |
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Jul 1, 2008 |
2014 |
| There I was, surrounded by the enemy. |
Christensen, Daniel J. |
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Jul 1, 2008 |
939 |
| When an expert isn't an expert. |
Jekel, Fritz |
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Jul 1, 2008 |
791 |
| Medical malpractice: preparing for trial. |
Gart, Myles |
Column |
Jul 1, 2008 |
1614 |
| Make sense of your client's story. |
Price, William J. |
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Jun 1, 2008 |
386 |
| Keep discovery civil: when opposing counsel obstructs or deflects your access to evidence, look to the rules and long-settled case law for relief. Both are on your side. |
Kosieradzki, Mark; Rahimi, Kara |
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Jun 1, 2008 |
3497 |
| Ask the right questions in screening an ER case. |
Richman, Howard |
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Jun 1, 2008 |
293 |
| Making the trauma negligence case: emergency care facilities are chronically understaffed, overworked, and lacking in medical teams with experience in treating victims of trauma. Patients who urgently need competent medical care may suffer disastrous consequences. |
Bartimus, James R.; DeWitt, Anthony L. |
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May 1, 2008 |
4008 |
| When the sick get sicker in the hospital: people go to the hospital to get better, but they may develop an infection while there that worsens their condition. If this happened to your client, you need to know how to trace the path of the infection to find out what, and who, caused it. |
Mitchell, Denis C. |
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May 1, 2008 |
3121 |
| Tools to keep jurors engaged: the era of the passive juror is over. Research has shown that allowing jurors to actively participate in the trial process yields a more engaged and motivated panel - and promotes justice for all. |
MacPherson, Susan J.; Krauss, Elissa |
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Mar 1, 2008 |
3727 |
| Practice pointers for administrative hearings. |
Canter, Bram D.E. |
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Feb 1, 2008 |
3727 |
| Roundtable discussions bring business-minded members together. |
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Apr 1, 2007 |
347 |
| Make sense of medical jargon. |
Godfrey, Brett |
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Apr 1, 2007 |
160 |
| The trial is the beginning of your appeal. |
Cain, May L.; Snihur, William J., Jr. |
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Apr 1, 2007 |
3099 |
| Top 10 (OK, really 9) tech tips for lawyers. |
Siegel, Daniel J. |
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Sep 1, 2006 |
1316 |
| Carbon monoxide deaths from propane heaters: carbon monoxide risks from camping heaters can turn a fun outing into a deadly ordeal. When tragedy strikes, plaintiff attorneys must ensure that manufacturers are held accountable. |
Stageberg, Mark |
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Aug 1, 2006 |
4533 |
| Creating representations of justice in the third millennium: legal poetics in digital times. |
Almog, Shulamit |
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Jun 22, 2006 |
23047 |
| On falling - and getting up again. |
Suggs, Kenneth M. |
President's page |
May 1, 2006 |
746 |
| At convention, AARP president hails trial lawyers' achievements. |
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May 1, 2006 |
489 |
| Keep your clients in the loop. |
Vesper, Thomas J. |
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Apr 1, 2006 |
228 |
| The unexpected value of litigation: a real options perspective. |
Grundfest, Joseph A.; Huang, Peter H. |
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Mar 1, 2006 |
34958 |
| A call to protect human dignity. |
Herman, Russ M. |
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Jan 1, 2006 |
1744 |
| Deflect attacks on you in bad-faith cases. |
Plummer, James C. |
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Oct 1, 2005 |
297 |
| Don't commit cross-examination sins. |
Vesper, Thomas J. |
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Oct 1, 2005 |
166 |
| Trial lawyers love drug companies: with deep pockets, poor reputations, and a customer base composed largely of people who are already sick and dying, they make the perfect targets for big-money lawsuits. |
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Brief Article |
Sep 26, 2005 |
190 |
| The best oral argument I (n)ever made. |
Kaye, Judith S. |
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Sep 22, 2005 |
549 |
| Dress rehearsal: The Moot Court Program at Georgetown Law Center's Supreme Court Institute. |
Langlois, Gregory J. |
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Sep 22, 2005 |
6809 |
| Avoiding missteps in the Supreme Court: a guide to resources for counsel. |
Rothfeld, Charles A. |
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Sep 22, 2005 |
3497 |
| Obtaining justice when a child dies; representing a family in a child death case can be a gut-wrenching experience. Tap into your own empathy and that of jurors to ensure that your clients get full and fair compensation for their loss. |
Messerly, Chris |
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Sep 1, 2005 |
3157 |
| Busting myths about punitives in products cases; don't let the defense misuse State Farm v. Campbell. Instead, learn to use it to your client's advantage to - believe it or not - prove the defendant's conduct deserves punishment. |
Arkin, Sharon J. |
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Sep 1, 2005 |
4804 |
| Secure damages for the cost of future care. |
Kessler, Michael W. |
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Sep 1, 2005 |
240 |
| Use elements of storytelling. |
James, Katherine |
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Sep 1, 2005 |
345 |
| California Supreme Court Invalidates Jury Trial Waivers. |
Hisert, George; Balabanian, David; Howard, Geoff |
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Aug 23, 2005 |
934 |
| Selecting the standout employment case: get the full story, weigh the good facts and the bad, predict how the jury will react, and trust your instincts when deciding whether a potential client's case is a strong one. |
Ahern, Ann-Marie |
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Aug 1, 2005 |
2801 |
| Head into trial at full steam: make sure you're completely prepared for your client's day in court. Here's what you should do when you pass the 90-, 60-, and 30-day marks in your countdown to trial. |
Mester, Christian C. |
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Jul 1, 2005 |
4022 |
| Lessons from the campaign trail: the last two presidential elections showcased several effective strategies you can use to win the votes you want most - the jurors. |
Hirschhorn, Robert B. |
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Jul 1, 2005 |
3582 |
| Pick your battles: sometimes lawyers have to concede small matters to win a larger victory. In this symposium, three attorneys tell how they surrendered a battle to win a war. |
Slavik, Donald H. |
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Jul 1, 2005 |
1842 |
| The loss that endures: some losses - of a loved one, a cherished activity, a dream for the future - leave a permanent void in a client's life. Creative advocacy can ensure that jurors understand your client's right to noneconomic damages. |
Peterson, Kathleen Flynn |
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Jun 1, 2005 |
1629 |
| Screening the birth injury case: you can't take every case. Carefully assess a potential obstetrical negligence lawsuit by considering the facts, the data, and the likely outcomes. |
Bernard, Christopher D. |
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May 1, 2005 |
2760 |
| Expert Evidence Checklist. |
Leon, Barry; Tough, Bonnie A. |
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Apr 14, 2005 |
1621 |
| The hundred-year decline of trials and the thirty years war. |
Galanter, Marc |
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Apr 1, 2005 |
8082 |
| Think location, location, location. |
Cusimano, Gregory S. |
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Feb 1, 2005 |
235 |
| Winning with PowerPoint: jurors understand better what they can see. Putting key elements of your case into a visual presentation will help you organize your thinking and enhance your powers of persuasion. |
Ball, Craig |
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Jan 1, 2005 |
3378 |
| Practicing parents: many trial lawyers struggle to find enough time in each day to successfully manage a challenging career and family life. Here, four lawyer-parents share what works for them. |
Rose, Laura R. |
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Jan 1, 2005 |
1602 |
| Sacrifice sleep, avoid regrets. |
Tamez, Laura E.G. |
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Jan 1, 2005 |
1677 |
| Eliminate pretrial distractions. |
Bossart, David R. |
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Jan 1, 2005 |
242 |
| Present a believable and compelling client: direct examination of the plaintiff is a critical moment in a trial. The jurors are watching closely. Make sure they see a likable, credible witness. |
Rubio, Maria L. |
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Oct 1, 2004 |
2335 |
| Outnumbered, but not outdone: size may be mistaken for strength, but a small firm that rallies all hands to help its clients can prevail. Here, three trial attorneys tell how they overcome their seeming disadvantage to outshine larger defense law firms. |
Pennington, C. Refus |
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Sep 1, 2004 |
3995 |
| Control how the jury sees your client. |
Pillersdorf, Gary B. |
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Aug 1, 2004 |
158 |
| Proof positive: for many people, the words 'trial lawyer' summon up negative stereotypes and jokes. Here, four trial lawyers describe how they disprove those portrayals. |
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Jul 1, 2004 |
4010 |
| Beating the house: patrons' claims against casinos may seem like standard cases, but they're not. Learn what you need to know to win. |
Nabors, Jason |
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Jun 1, 2004 |
3651 |
| Avoid open confrontation during jury trials. |
Olsman, Jules B. |
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Jun 1, 2004 |
109 |
| Better your chances at the bench. |
Cartwright, Robert E., Jr. |
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May 1, 2004 |
2505 |
| Hollywood's great lessons in cross-examination: what can movies teach us about trial technique? Many lawyers on the big screen have shown what works - and what doesn't - in the courtroom. |
Lipson, Ashley Saunders |
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Mar 1, 2004 |
3982 |
| Be ready when defense goes to the videotape. |
Smith, Stephen M. |
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Mar 1, 2004 |
248 |
| When your client is a grieving family: working with a family still reeling from loss while they are pursuing a legal case requires patience and sensitivity; while you cannot heal their grief, you can bring some order and closure to a difficult period in their lives. |
Porter, Christine |
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Feb 1, 2004 |
2089 |
| Understand your 'problem' plaintiff. |
Baum, David B. |
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Nov 1, 2003 |
143 |
| Prepare for trial, but win at settlement; if you're ready to go to court, you may not have to. These strategies for working with your client and the opponent in pretrial negotiations will help you succeed at the bargaining table. |
Leighton, John Elliott |
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Jun 1, 2003 |
2248 |
| Set your course: trial or settlement? |
Aronfeld, Spencer |
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Jun 1, 2003 |
821 |
| Don't let your client help the defense. |
Skeggs, Frederick J. |
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May 1, 2003 |
227 |
| Controlling Murphy in the courtroom. |
Wilson, Clyde |
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Feb 1, 2003 |
898 |
| Think twice before seeking sanctions. |
Leesfield, Ira H. |
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Feb 1, 2003 |
92 |
| Use a witness's own words to establish standard of care. |
Bergman, Victor A. |
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Feb 1, 2003 |
279 |
| Close your case with a low-tech exhibit. |
Davis, Mark S. |
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Feb 1, 2003 |
66 |
| Walk in your opponent's shoes. |
Spiecker, Shelley C. |
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Feb 1, 2003 |
84 |
| Fighting fire with facts. |
Loiacono, Kristin |
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Dec 1, 2002 |
837 |
| The `aha' moment. |
Nemec, Gregory |
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Dec 1, 2002 |
4734 |
| Reduce trial costs with `shirtsleeve' experts. . |
Vesper, Thomas J. |
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Dec 1, 2002 |
167 |
| Expect the unexpected. . |
Boone, David William |
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Dec 1, 2002 |
265 |
| Smart searching. (President's Page). |
Alexander, Mary |
President's Page |
Nov 1, 2002 |
796 |
| Study the art of advocacy: with ATLA's National College of Advocacy. (New ATLA Continuing Legal Education Programs). |
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Nov 1, 2002 |
237 |
| Be the first to close. |
Malone, Thomas William |
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Nov 1, 2002 |
121 |
| Handle pro se opponents with care. |
Bluntson, Barbara A. |
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Nov 1, 2002 |
229 |
| Federal Court Manual Questionnaires: an invaluable source of information for litigators in federal court. |
Gewirtz, Jerry M. |
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Nov 1, 2002 |
2567 |
| Time waits for no one: the death of a litigant. |
Elligett, Raymond T., Jr.; Farrior, Amy S. |
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Nov 1, 2002 |
3925 |
| NITA. |
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Nov 1, 2002 |
168 |
| Make time palpable by using per diem arguments: a well-crafted per diem argument, when allowed by the jurisdiction where you practice, lets jurors see and feel what a difference a day makes to a client in pain. |
Orr, Richard |
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Oct 1, 2002 |
2427 |
| Win your case with low-tech exhibits. |
Lacek, Tom |
Brief Article |
Oct 1, 2002 |
244 |
| Guidelines for Professional Conduct. |
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Sep 1, 2002 |
4320 |
| Forming friendships across the aisle. |
Humphrey, Elizabeth |
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Sep 1, 2002 |
683 |
| Draw a map through the desert; attorneys whose clients have trudged across the sands of depression may think convincing a jury is only a mirage. The key to justice is making the panel feel clients' pain. |
Welch, Bryant L. |
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Sep 1, 2002 |
1767 |
| Create a compelling documentary. |
Rogers, James S. |
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Sep 1, 2002 |
224 |
| Build suspense in your story. |
Vigil, Jacob G. |
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Sep 1, 2002 |
254 |
| An Arbitrator's Lack of Cooperation Need Not Hold Up Award. |
Tschanz, Pierre-Yves |
Brief Article |
Aug 28, 2002 |
440 |
| Regulatory Proceedings and the Right to a Determination Within a Reasonable Time. |
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Aug 12, 2002 |
1191 |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Netherlands. |
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Aug 7, 2002 |
1633 |
| Brighten, sharpen your courtroom images. |
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Aug 1, 2002 |
114 |
| Share data across separate offices. |
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Aug 1, 2002 |
75 |
| Display documents, control access. |
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Aug 1, 2002 |
173 |
| Take technology to trial; jurors remember best what they see and hear, so use visual technology to make your message stick. |
Spagnoli, Christine D. |
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Jul 1, 2002 |
4726 |
| Power of the pen: taking your case to a higher level? For effective brief writing, consider these suggestions from a veteran justice of a state supreme court. They may also help you write your next trial memorandum. |
Greaney, John M. |
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Jul 1, 2002 |
2702 |
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