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    OPENING STATEMENT DAMAGE CONCEPTS

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

Religion is an example of a issue that can be a factor that has to be dealt with both in voir dire as well as opening statement. The amount of the verdict you are seeking is another subject for opening statement as well as for voir dire. There are a variety of ways of going about this in the opening statement.

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Essential Steps for Effective Trial Preparation

Jonathan Leach LLC

This includes reviewing their statements, practicing direct and cross-examinations, and preparing them for potential questions from the opposition. Draft Opening and Closing Statements Your opening statement sets the stage for the trial, and your closing statement summarizes your case.