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USING A “REPTILE” STYLE OPENING STATEMENT

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

If the driver does not, even for an instant, and someone is hurt, the driver is responsible for the harm A manufacturer is never allowed to needlessly endanger the public. Based this argument on jury instruction Cover each item one by one & explain 7 WHAT CAN THE JURY DO ABOUT IT?

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Strobel v. Johnson & Johnson: Got a Hearsay Problem? Don't Give Up.

Evidence at Trial

Beyond knowing the mechanics of the rules of evidence, effective advocates use the rules as weapons of persuasion. Equally important is the ability to adjust to the constantly changing landscape of admitted and excluded evidence. If a key piece of evidence is excluded, pivoting to "Plan B" is essential. Last month's Strobel v.