Podcast - Cutting Back on Complex Cases

Holland & Knight LLP
Contact
In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small emphasizes the need for lawyers to simplify complex cases when preparing for trial. He advises practitioners to critically evaluate their cases, cutting unnecessary claims and witnesses while being cautious of emotional attachments that may cloud judgment. Mr. Small also highlights the effectiveness of using visual aids and maintaining simplicity in summaries but cautions against overusing them to ensure impactful communication. By See more +
In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small emphasizes the need for lawyers to simplify complex cases when preparing for trial. He advises practitioners to critically evaluate their cases, cutting unnecessary claims and witnesses while being cautious of emotional attachments that may cloud judgment. Mr. Small also highlights the effectiveness of using visual aids and maintaining simplicity in summaries but cautions against overusing them to ensure impactful communication. By strategically reducing complexity, lawyers can enhance their ability to persuade juries. See less -
Embed
Copy

DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular situations. Attorney Advertising.

© Holland & Knight LLP

Written by:

Holland & Knight LLP
Contact
more
less

PUBLISH YOUR CONTENT ON JD SUPRA NOW

  • Increased visibility
  • Actionable analytics
  • Ongoing guidance

Holland & Knight LLP on:

Reporters on Deadline

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
Custom Email Digest
- hide
- hide