Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

JANUARY 15, 2025

GOALS OF CROSS EXAMINATION Lawyers sometimes fail to prepare for cross examination in the same way they do other parts of the trial. 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. They get bored.

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Jury Analyst

JULY 11, 2023

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.

Voir Dire 40

Voir Dire Jury Selection Jury Deliberation Evidence 40

Jury Analyst

JULY 11, 2023

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 themselves.

Voir Dire 40

Voir Dire Jury Selection Jury Deliberation Evidence 40

Jury Analyst

MAY 15, 2023

When conducting jury selection, the steps taken to ensure an objective trial are quite similar to the ones psychologists take to ensure objective research. A lawyer’s confidence that their expertise alone should guide trial preparation may lend itself to confirmation bias.

Litigation 40

Litigation Objections Evidence Jury Selection 40

Jury Analyst

JULY 17, 2023

The scientific approach to jury selection implements safeguards against human bias and uses objective methods. Crucially, the scientific approach recognizes that whether a juror characteristic predicts trial outcomes depends on the specifics of each and every case. The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.

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Jury Selection Voir Dire Jury Instructions Objections 40

Jury Analyst

JULY 17, 2023

The scientific approach to jury selection implements safeguards against human bias and uses objective methods. Crucially, the scientific approach recognizes that whether a juror characteristic predicts trial outcomes depends on the specifics of each and every case. The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.

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Jury Selection Voir Dire Jury Instructions Objections 40

Jury Analyst

JULY 17, 2023

The scientific approach to jury selection implements safeguards against human bias and uses objective methods. Crucially, the scientific approach recognizes that whether a juror characteristic predicts trial outcomes depends on the specifics of each and every case. The results can also inform oral voir dire strategies.

Jury Selection 40

Jury Selection Voir Dire Jury Instructions Objections 40

MyCase

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Trial preparation. For effective law practice management, you’ll need an objective view of how your firm is performing and where it can improve. During your SOP development, outline how you’ll manage tasks such as: Case management. Client onboarding. Document management. Time tracking. Scheduling and calendaring. Accounting.

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Case Management Technology Trial Preparation Legal Research 52

Jury Analyst

JUNE 20, 2023

Trial preparation and pre-trial research play pivotal roles in achieving successful outcomes in legal cases. The ability to gather insights from potential jurors and refine trial strategies based on carefully conducted and scientifically validated research is crucial.

Trial Preparation 52

Trial Preparation Technology Trial Strategy Construction 52

Jury Analyst

JUNE 20, 2023

Trial preparation and pre-trial research play pivotal roles in achieving successful outcomes in legal cases. The ability to gather insights from potential jurors and refine trial strategies based on carefully conducted and scientifically validated research is crucial.

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