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CONSIDER A TRIAL CHECKLIST

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

Opening statement, witness examination & summation Depositions  Review all depositions & index for access at trial  Create summary of relevant testimony with index to access at trial  Decide how to use at trial. .  Decide how to use at trial.

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A SIMPLE SUMMARY OF TRIAL CONCEPTS

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

Opening Statement. If you begin with the defendants conduct they will begin by examining the context of the defendants behavior and not focus on what the plaintiff did or should have done. There are many ways to approach the story you are going to tell in the opening statement. Direct examination.

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

The Successful Lawyer

Imagine giving your opening statement and let your theme and initial grabber bubble up. Visualize witness examinations. Watch your client’s demeanor as he or she is cross-examined as well. Imagine the actual cross-examination to help you prepare ways to preemptively neutralize it.