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Best Practices for Using Trial Technology

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Law firms are increasingly using technology to assist and optimize their litigation and trial processes, and this trend will almost certainly continue into the future. In particular, the use of external graphics technologies...more

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Podcast - The 3 Core Themes of Trial Law: Do the Right Thing

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small talks about his experience working in the Hyattsville, Maryland, Magistrate's Court and handling everyday cases involving ordinary...more

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The 3 Core Themes of Trial Law: Tell Your Story

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small emphasizes the vital role of storytelling in trials. Drawing from his experiences in the Hyattsville, Maryland, Magistrate's...more

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Podcast - The 3 Core Themes of Trial Law: Know Your Court

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small explains how knowing the court where a trial lawyer is working can make the difference between winning our losing a case. He...more

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Podcast - Real Justice for Real People

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In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small reflects on his early experiences in trial law as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Magistrate's Court in Hyattsville,...more

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There Is No Right Path

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Everyone has their own unique career path. In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook," litigation attorney Dan Small shares his personal journey, highlighting how he initially planned to become a teacher before three...more

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How to Cross-Examine a Witness: A Comprehensive Guide

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Cross-examination is the stuff of drama in fictional courtroom depictions. The savvy lawyer taking on a hostile witness on the stand—these are the moments TV and movie audiences live for. However, the truth is real-life...more

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Against All Odds- Part Four

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After three weeks of an intense trial, a federal murder case defended by Dinsmore trial attorneys Kenyon Meyer and Philip Longmeyer went to the jury. Their client, Bobby Smith, was facing life in prison for a woman’s 2016...more

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Against All Odds- Part Three

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In the summer of 2024, Dinsmore trial attorneys Kenyon Meyer and Philip Longmeyer were appointed as counsel for indigent defendant Bobby Smith in a federal murder case dating back to 2016. Despite months of prep, it was...more

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Against All Odds- Part One

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In late January of 2025, Dinsmore trial attorneys Kenyon Meyer and Philip Longmeyer achieved a rare victory, securing an acquittal in a federal murder trial—an outcome that occurs in less than 1% of cases. With the deck...more

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The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 56 - A Strategic Gamble: The Risks, Costs and Rewards of Going to Trial

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Statistics weigh heavily against defendants in the criminal justice system. Only 0.4% were acquitted after trial in federal cases during fiscal year 2022. In this latest podcast episode, host Matt Adams is joined by firm...more

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Podcast - Expert Witnesses, Special Issues

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the challenges and strategies associated with using expert witnesses in trials. He advises against agreeing to stipulate...more

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Where Appeals Begin

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I remember listening to Justice Frank Cleckley of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, my professor for Evidence, open his first lecture with a discussion of Federal Rule of Evidence 103. As a young law student, I was...more

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Preparation Is Everything: Commercial Division Advisory Council Proposes New Model Pre-Trial Order for Trials in the Commercial...

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Regular visitors to this blog no doubt are aware that the rules of practice for the Commercial Division are centered on innovation, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and predictability.  This includes the rules governing trial...more

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Podcast - Part II: The Importance of Pro Bono for Both Clients and Lawyers

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In the second part of this special guest episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small interviews Paul Kiernan, a partner at Holland & Knight and chair of the firm's Public and...more

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Podcast - Cutting Back on Complex Cases

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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...more

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Show (a Little) Facial Expression in Court

It is common advice for witnesses in the courtroom or representatives at counsel table: keep a poker face. That advice — avoid scowls, grimaces, and other head-shaking reactions while you’re being observed by a jury — has...more

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Podcast - Drowning in Complexity

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In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses how complex trials often leave jurors feeling overwhelmed and disengaged. He emphasizes that lawyers frequently...more

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Podcast: Part I - Reading the Jury

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In this special guest episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small interviews Paul Kiernan, a partner at Holland & Knight and chair of the firm's Public and Charitable Service...more

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Podcast - How to Use Humor and Anger Effectively in the Courtroom

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the dangers of using both humor and sarcasm in the courtroom, while also recognizing the need to incorporate them in...more

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Podcast - Connecting Separate Pieces of Evidence Clearly, Persuasively

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook," litigation attorney Dan Small explores the importance of rhetoric in courtroom communication. Although rhetoric has been less studied in recent times, it has enabled speakers...more

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Podcast - At Trial, Less Is More

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small goes in-depth about how courtroom presentations need to be direct in their approach and how to avoid being dull, complex, and...more

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Podcast - Getting Dressed for Court

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small talks about the importance of one's appearance while in the courtroom. He especially emphasizes that the wrong clothing can be...more

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Looking Ahead: 2025 Trial Services Trends

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Litigation frequently relies on trial services—jury and trial consulting, trial graphics and demonstratives, and trial presentation and technology services. High-risk cases often involve complex information, data, facts, and...more

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How Do Litigators Build the Perfect Jury in a Polarized World? – Speaking of Litigation Video Podcast

What makes a jury work—and what earns their trust? Dive into the nuanced world of jury selection with Epstein Becker Green attorneys Eric Neiman, Teddy McCormick, and Jonathan Brollier. This episode unpacks the art of voir...more

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