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Communicating to the Visual Learners on the Jury

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Visual presentations have become the most effective communication tools for explaining complex stories to audiences. The heavy use of social media platforms has wired some modern viewers to become visual learners. When these...more

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The Reptile Question: Give a Good Answer

“You would agree with me, wouldn’t you doctor, that a physician should never needlessly endanger his patient, right?”  That is a recommended question, probably the main recommended question to plaintiff attorneys who are...more

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Don’t Hedge

The habit of sort of just filling in your speech with expressions of uncertainty, when you’re not really that uncertain, is probably a bad habit. I mean, I am fairly sure that these hedges cut down on your perceived...more

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Develop Your Story Early

In the days leading up to trial, you wrestle with the task of creating an opening statement in a complex case. Of course, you remember the core advice from your very first trial advocacy class, but the sheer complexity at...more

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Rein In Your Redirect

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: In trial, many things are planned in advance, but some things are reactive during the moment. When you can control it, you’ll meticulously plan it before trial and then execute your plan during trial....more

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Rebuttal: End With Your “Untouchables”

The two terms are often used interchangeably, but “rebuttal” doesn’t mean the same thing as “refutation.” The latter amounts to an attack on the arguments of the other side, and the former means rebuilding your own arguments...more

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