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A SIMPLE SUMMARY OF TRIAL CONCEPTS

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

Jury Selection. As to technique, I favor jury selection looking for values, life experiences and attitudes through open discussion. Eighty percent of the talking should be by the jury. Direct examination. My direct and cross will be the clients story and our theme. Cross examination.

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OBSERVATIONS ABOUT CROSS EXAMINATION

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

The organization should be such that you can re arrange them or even omit a topic if you decide to shorten the cross examination. In addition to this preparation, you need to be prepared to deal with issues that come up during direct examination you are not prepared for. Cross examination is a continuation of your case story.