Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The reality is that a jury, following the jury instructions can find significant negligent conduct they object to, but conclude it did not cause the harm plaintiff is complaining about. See: Washington Pattern Jury Instruction 21.01 See: Washington Pattern Jury Instruction 21.01

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Burden Of Proof Jury Instructions Jury Selection Evidence 183

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

OCTOBER 31, 2024

THREE PRIMARY DEFENSE CLAIMS __ __ __ PLAINTIFF PROOF OF CAUSATION __ DEFENDANT CAUSATION DEFENSE _ PRELIMINARY STATUS REVIEW  Review local rules regarding deadlines and requirements DISCOVERY REVIEW Interrogatories  Review defendant’s answers to interrogatories. Note incomplete answers for motion.

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Cross-Examination Exhibits Interrogatories Opening Statement 100

Sound Jury Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

Initial Case Strategy “I resolve to start thinking about my jury story BEFORE discovery even starts.” Too often we see trial teams begin thinking about their jury story near or at the close of discovery. This year, kill multiple birds with one jury research stone. At this point, it’s a “What did we find out?”

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Litigation Jury Selection Closing Argument Depositions 52

Jury Analyst

MAY 22, 2024

Acknowledging these instances prompts a reflection: How can the justice system enhance the integrity of jury deliberations to uphold fair trial standards? Unheeded Jury Instructions: More Than Just Guidelines A judge’s instructions to jurors serve as the bedrock upon which impartiality and legal fidelity rest.

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Evidence Jury Deliberation Jury Selection Jury Instructions 40