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. Causation should be talked about in jury selection. Consider using the David Ball technique of providing ideas in jury selection.

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Burden Of Proof Jury Instructions Jury Selection Evidence 183

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In my experience jurors have consistently objected to attorney anger, unprofessional or disrespectful conduct. Jury Selection. As to technique, I favor jury selection looking for values, life experiences and attitudes through open discussion. Eighty percent of the talking should be by the jury.

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Cross-Examination Opening Statement Jury Selection Evidence 100

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

JANUARY 15, 2025

They just launch off without any particular objective other than an impeachment they have available. We need specific focused objectives thought out and planned in advance. You tell it starting in jury selection and continue it through opening statement, direct examination, cross examination and argument.

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Cross-Examination Witnesses Direct Examination Depositions 113