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Essential Steps for Effective Trial Preparation

Jonathan Leach LLC

This involves reviewing all available documents, evidence, and witness statements. Knowing every nook and cranny of the case will allow you to develop a solid strategy and anticipate the opposition’s arguments. Develop a Strong Case Theory Case theories are coherent and persuasive narratives that explain why your client should win.

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5 Things NOT To Do In Your Mock Opening Statement…And What To Do Instead

Mock Trial Nerd

You don’t explain why your evidence is better than your opponent’s or why your case theory is… Source Here’s what you need to avoid doing…and what you should do instead. An opening statement is not argument.

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The Power of Confirmation Bias: Uncovering its Influence on Trials

Jury Analyst

Some of the resulting “psychological” claims include: Cabinetmakers are meticulous and so will never be satisfied with the evidence. Impact on Attorneys During Trial Preparation Attorneys are also not immune to the effects of confirmation bias, which can affect their own approach to trial preparation, jury selection, and evidence evaluation.