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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. Nov 1, 2008 3099
Survival strategy. Weisbrod, Les Nov 1, 2008 753
Consider skipping expert testimony. Nasser, Dean Oct 1, 2008 336
Make your rebuttal memorable. Unglesby, Lewis O. Oct 1, 2008 330
Medical malpractice: the trial. Gart, Myles 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 Aug 1, 2008 2559
Leverage your demonstrative exhibits. Wolfe, Daniel 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. 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 Jul 1, 2008 2014
There I was, surrounded by the enemy. Christensen, Daniel J. Jul 1, 2008 939
When an expert isn't an expert. Jekel, Fritz 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. 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 Jun 1, 2008 3497
Ask the right questions in screening an ER case. Richman, Howard 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. 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. 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 Mar 1, 2008 3727
Practice pointers for administrative hearings. Canter, Bram D.E. Feb 1, 2008 3727
Roundtable discussions bring business-minded members together. Apr 1, 2007 347
Make sense of medical jargon. Godfrey, Brett Apr 1, 2007 160
The trial is the beginning of your appeal. Cain, May L.; Snihur, William J., Jr. Apr 1, 2007 3099
Top 10 (OK, really 9) tech tips for lawyers. Siegel, Daniel J. 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 Aug 1, 2006 4533
Creating representations of justice in the third millennium: legal poetics in digital times. Almog, Shulamit 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. May 1, 2006 489
Keep your clients in the loop. Vesper, Thomas J. Apr 1, 2006 228
The unexpected value of litigation: a real options perspective. Grundfest, Joseph A.; Huang, Peter H. Mar 1, 2006 34958
A call to protect human dignity. Herman, Russ M. Jan 1, 2006 1744
Deflect attacks on you in bad-faith cases. Plummer, James C. Oct 1, 2005 297
Don't commit cross-examination sins. Vesper, Thomas J. 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. Brief Article Sep 26, 2005 190
The best oral argument I (n)ever made. Kaye, Judith S. Sep 22, 2005 549
Dress rehearsal: The Moot Court Program at Georgetown Law Center's Supreme Court Institute. Langlois, Gregory J. Sep 22, 2005 6809
Avoiding missteps in the Supreme Court: a guide to resources for counsel. Rothfeld, Charles A. 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 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. Sep 1, 2005 4804
Secure damages for the cost of future care. Kessler, Michael W. Sep 1, 2005 240
Use elements of storytelling. James, Katherine Sep 1, 2005 345
California Supreme Court Invalidates Jury Trial Waivers. Hisert, George; Balabanian, David; Howard, Geoff 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 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. 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. 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. 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 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. May 1, 2005 2760
Expert Evidence Checklist. Leon, Barry; Tough, Bonnie A. Apr 14, 2005 1621
The hundred-year decline of trials and the thirty years war. Galanter, Marc Apr 1, 2005 8082
Think location, location, location. Cusimano, Gregory S. 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 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. Jan 1, 2005 1602
Sacrifice sleep, avoid regrets. Tamez, Laura E.G. Jan 1, 2005 1677
Eliminate pretrial distractions. Bossart, David R. 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. 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 Sep 1, 2004 3995
Control how the jury sees your client. Pillersdorf, Gary B. 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. 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 Jun 1, 2004 3651
Avoid open confrontation during jury trials. Olsman, Jules B. Jun 1, 2004 109
Better your chances at the bench. Cartwright, Robert E., Jr. 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 Mar 1, 2004 3982
Be ready when defense goes to the videotape. Smith, Stephen M. 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 Feb 1, 2004 2089
Understand your 'problem' plaintiff. Baum, David B. 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 Jun 1, 2003 2248
Set your course: trial or settlement? Aronfeld, Spencer Jun 1, 2003 821
Don't let your client help the defense. Skeggs, Frederick J. May 1, 2003 227
Controlling Murphy in the courtroom. Wilson, Clyde Feb 1, 2003 898
Think twice before seeking sanctions. Leesfield, Ira H. Feb 1, 2003 92
Use a witness's own words to establish standard of care. Bergman, Victor A. Feb 1, 2003 279
Close your case with a low-tech exhibit. Davis, Mark S. Feb 1, 2003 66
Walk in your opponent's shoes. Spiecker, Shelley C. Feb 1, 2003 84
Fighting fire with facts. Loiacono, Kristin Dec 1, 2002 837
The `aha' moment. Nemec, Gregory Dec 1, 2002 4734
Reduce trial costs with `shirtsleeve' experts. . Vesper, Thomas J. Dec 1, 2002 167
Expect the unexpected. . Boone, David William 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). Nov 1, 2002 237
Be the first to close. Malone, Thomas William Nov 1, 2002 121
Handle pro se opponents with care. Bluntson, Barbara A. Nov 1, 2002 229
Federal Court Manual Questionnaires: an invaluable source of information for litigators in federal court. Gewirtz, Jerry M. Nov 1, 2002 2567
Time waits for no one: the death of a litigant. Elligett, Raymond T., Jr.; Farrior, Amy S. Nov 1, 2002 3925
NITA. 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 Oct 1, 2002 2427
Win your case with low-tech exhibits. Lacek, Tom Brief Article Oct 1, 2002 244
Guidelines for Professional Conduct. Sep 1, 2002 4320
Forming friendships across the aisle. Humphrey, Elizabeth 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. Sep 1, 2002 1767
Create a compelling documentary. Rogers, James S. Sep 1, 2002 224
Build suspense in your story. Vigil, Jacob G. 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. Aug 12, 2002 1191
Alternative Dispute Resolution in the Netherlands. Aug 7, 2002 1633
Brighten, sharpen your courtroom images. Aug 1, 2002 114
Share data across separate offices. Aug 1, 2002 75
Display documents, control access. 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. 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. Jul 1, 2002 2702

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