Mar 29, 2023
As trial lawyers, we can't be stagnant. People change, cultures change, our jurors change, and how they process information changes. And so, as trial lawyers, our profession is one where we have to keep working on it until we decide we're done.
Joining today's episode are Patricia Kuendig and Tanya Ortega to talk all...
Mar 22, 2023
Jury selection: either trial lawyers hate it – or love it. Although many trial lawyers are afraid of it, jury selection never gets old. You will be getting different stories, different personalities, and different answers each time. But it takes a lot of practice to get better at it. The skills required for it...
Mar 15, 2023
Creating opening statements is one of the common problems we see as trial lawyers. Opening statements are the first look that the jurors have at the case. Naturally, you would talk to them about principles and circumstances, and maybe some rules in jury selection. But a lot of times, once we get to the...
Mar 8, 2023
In today's episode, we talk about focus groups to do for trial, whether that's 30 days or 60 days before your trial date. You may also choose to do this earlier. But most of the time, there are pending motions that need to be rolled on, such as mediations that people need to get through to get to the point and for them...
Mar 1, 2023
Having before and after witnesses is very useful to help tell your client's story from an outside perspective. They can often talk about damages in a way that your client can't, and may shed light on changes that your client isn’t even aware of. A well-prepared witness is able to talk about the changes in...