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USING A “REPTILE” STYLE OPENING STATEMENT

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

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.