Christopher P. Kriesen is a mediator and arbitrator in Hartford, Connecticut, where The Kalon Law Firm is based. He attended the Advanced Mediation Workshop at Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation. He has a J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law. Lawyer Minds: How would you define “story?” Christopher P. Kriesen: A story […]
Anthony Paglia, of Anthony Paglia Injury Lawyer LTD, has practiced injury law for over a decade. He started his career as an insurance defense lawyer for an international law firm and then worked for one of Nevada’s largest injury firms before opening up his own practice. He has helped hundreds of people with their personal […]
Join me as I talk tips for upping your trial performance. I’ll cover all aspects of the trial, including jury selection, opening statements, direct witness testimony, cross-examination, closing arguments, jury instructions, and verdicts. Discussions are welcome in the comments section. — Tad Thomas As a young lawyer preparing for trial, you will likely be reviewing […]
“Wise people are fools if they cannot adapt to foolish people.” – Michel Eyquem de Montaigne[1] Introduction Laziness. You’ve taken this deposition before (in your head, or in another case) and everything went great. This time the witness seems unmanageable. You’re doing everything right, but getting nothing. The most obvious conclusions that favor your case […]
Rocco Riccobono, of Borchert & LaSpina, P.C., has experience in personal injury, medical malpractice, dental malpractice, legal writing, legal research, litigation, settlement negotiation, and trial practice. He attended the University of Chicago and graduated from Hofstra University School of Law. Lawyer Minds: Why are trial lawyers important to any society? Rocco Riccobono: Trial lawyers are […]
Technology is an essential part of any modern practicing attorney’s toolkit. In Tad’s Tech Corner, join me as I discuss how to best utilize technology– both from a device and software standpoint– during your daily lawyering tasks and trial. Discussions, as always, are welcome in the comments section below. — Tad Thomas With more attorneys […]
Join me as I talk tips for upping your trial performance. I’ll cover all aspects of the trial, including jury selection, opening statements, direct witness testimony, cross-examination, closing arguments, jury instructions, and verdicts. Discussions are welcome in the comments section. — Tad Thomas Whether you’ve been handling courtroom cases for decades or you’re just getting […]
Technology is an essential part of any modern practicing attorney’s toolkit. In Tad’s Tech Corner, join me as I discuss how to best utilize technology– both from a device and software standpoint– during your daily lawyering tasks and during trial. Discussions, as always, are welcome in the comments section below. — Tad Thomas Whether you […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shape our world and make changes in the legal industry, it’s paramount to focus on continuing our education as trial attorneys and maintaining and creating connections with our peers. No matter how long you’ve been a practicing trial lawyer, you can always benefit from the experience of other attorneys. […]
To run a successful law firm– whether it’s a solo practice or a large firm– you’ll need to not only excel in the areas of law you’re practicing in but also in all matters of running the practice itself. Running a legal practice comes with its own unique set of challenges that even the most […]
