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Essential Steps for Effective Trial Preparation

Jonathan Leach LLC

Preparation is one of the most important processes to get the results you want from a trial to ensure your client wins. However, preparation is more than jotting down notes and reviewing case details. 10 Essential Trial Preparation Steps 1. Contact our El Paso office online or call (972) 890-8482 to learn more.

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How to Prepare for Your First Mock Trial

Jonathan Leach LLC

At Jonathan Leach, we help individuals create well-designed mock trials that simulate real-world conditions. Contact us online or call (972) 890-8482 to learn more about our mock trial preparation services. Discuss which side needs to prove what and what the standards of evidence are needed.

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CONSIDER A TRIAL CHECKLIST

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

Once one has a basic trial checklist it can be expanded and modified for specific kinds of cases. Separate checklists can also be created for different time stages pending trial by a series of trial preparation checklists. It also is a guard against not taking necessary steps for trial preparation.

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A SIMPLE SUMMARY OF TRIAL CONCEPTS

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

I have for many years stressed to trial lawyers the most important thing they must understand to be great advocates is: A trial is a battle of impression and not logic. Decisions are not simply made on the basis of intellectual analysis of the testimony and evidence. Emotion plays a huge role. The importance of focus studies.

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How a Mock Trial Can Help You Win Your Case

Jonathan Leach LLC

Why a Mock Trial Is a Key Part of Trial Preparation A mock trial can significantly help you prepare your case for trial. With a mock trial, you can gain unparalleled insight into your case and improve any potential areas of weakness before going in front of a jury.

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What Is a Shadow Jury?

Jonathan Leach LLC

How a Shadow Jury May Help You Win Your Case During a jury trial, it may be challenging to get a good read on the jurors. You may be unsure whether a witness’s testimony seemed credible or if a piece of evidence was effective. A shadow jury is a group of individuals who are paid to attend a trial and provide feedback about the case.

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Jury Bias: Uncovering its Influence on Trials

Jury Analyst

Confirmation bias permeates the litigation process, affecting various stages, from trial preparation to jury deliberation. Therefore, it is crucial to be mindful of its influence on all individuals involved in a trial, including legal professionals, trial consultants, and the jury.