Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Here is an example of the use of “rules” in a recommended “Reptile” approach for opening statement: PLAINTIFF OPENING STATEMENT OUTLINE “Good morning” (Thats all you say and move on) IDENTIFY THE PRIMARY RULES (No more then three rules) A driver is required to watch the road and see what is to be seen.

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Opening Statement Objections Jury Instructions Witnesses 113

Mock Trial Nerd

MAY 7, 2019

Well, your opening statement is your audience’s first impression of your case, so it’s super important that you get it right! An opening statement is not argument. You don’t explain why your evidence is better than your opponent’s or why your case theory is… Source

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Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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. .  Index & make summary of relevant information for use at trial. Decide how to use at trial.

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Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Decisions are not simply made on the basis of intellectual analysis of the testimony and evidence. The primary factors prevail over facts, evidence and logical reasoning. We should survey facts, case evidence and case issues through representative groups of people. Opening Statement. Emotion plays a huge role.

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Cross-Examination Opening Statement Jury Selection Evidence 100

Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

JANUARY 16, 2024

It is rare, but the principle has been applied to treat an opening statement as a binding admission. Your words in an opening are grist for your opponent’s mill – they may be thrown back at you as promises that were broken or apparent concessions. GMC , 110 F.3d 3d 337, 340 (6 th Cir. United States v. Bentson , 947 F.2d

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Closing Argument Opening Statement Admissibility Pleadings 40

Jonathan Leach LLC

AUGUST 7, 2024

This involves reviewing all available documents, evidence, and witness statements. A good lawyer will create a case theory based on the case’s evidence and legal principles and present it clearly and concisely. Organize and Manage Evidence Efficiently organizing and managing evidence is crucial.

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Trial Preparation Cross-Examination Case Theory Witnesses 97

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

MAY 21, 2024

Their trial presentation whether in opening statement or witness examination consists of a story – the story of their client’s case. Folksy litigators tend to care more about “what makes sense” than what the evidence actually proves. They don’t stop and make clear the significance of facts or evidence.

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Evidence Opening Statement Litigation Witnesses 100