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Visualization as a Tool to Enhance Performance: Picture Yourself in the Courtroom

The Successful Lawyer

Visualize witness examinations. Think about the exhibits. Choosing and using exhibits is the heavy lifting of trial work. Choosing and using exhibits is the heavy lifting of trial work. Visualize the specific exhibits that will have an impact and help you tell your story. Observe your opponent doing the same thing.

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Persuasive Shortcuts: Document Summaries In Federal and California Courts

Evidence at Trial

Closing argument, the theory goes, is when it will all come together. Our first exhibit was a table of unpaid invoices that we contended were owed to our client. This exhibit would be clear, concise and nonboring. Experienced trial lawyers know how misguided this approach can be. But would it be admissible?

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If Your Attorney Makes This Argument During Closing Remarks at Your Trial, He Just Guaranteed the Other Side Will Immediately Appeal

Gerry Oginski's New York Legal Blog

All the witnesses have testified. All the exhibits have been introduced as evidence. It's time for the attorneys to make closing arguments. Whether he chooses to settle or not is not an appropriate argument to make during closing arguments at your trial. It happens on both sides.