Persuasive skills, world-class experts, brilliant cross-examination, and artful use of technology all fail when the jury impaneled is dominated by defense jurors. No other part of the trial is as important. Effective Voir Dire allows a lawyer to deselect jurors who cannot be fair and who will destroy any chance at justice during juror deliberations. […]

Article by Phillip Miller Analyze the Jury Instructions and Your Proof as Early as Possible Using the jury instructions/law for your case list the legal proof required for your claim(s) Chart how your proof meets each element required, including Witness(es) Expert(s) Documents/Exhibits Demonstratives Do SWOT* Analysis as Early as Possible Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats We […]

Article by Travis Holtrey When handling personal injury cases, especially automobile collision cases involving severe injuries or deaths, one must have a basic understanding of the recoverable damages available. Plaintiff’s counsel must also anticipate defense strategies aimed at diminishing and minimizing the recoverable damages. Attorneys must objectively, honestly, and deliberately acknowledge the “downside” of their […]

Article written by Justin Kahn. Whether you’re impeaching a President or filing suit for a shopper who slipped on a grape, there’s one important fact you must establish: What did the Defendant know, and when did he know it? When you can’t show “actual” knowledge, you may be able to establish the facts sufficient to […]