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How to Write an Engaging Opening Statement

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First impressions are crucial—especially when you’re delivering an opening statement to a court of law, establishing and framing the crux of a case for judges and jurors when a trial begins. Clarity, conciseness, resonance,...more

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Episode 28: Opening Statements: Some Common Challenges

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the complexities attorneys face in crafting an effective opening statement during a trial. He tackles common challenges...more

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Opening Statements: Common Mistakes

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In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses some common mistakes that lawyers tend to make in opening statements. As he explains, although there’s no such thing...more

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Opening Statements: The Prohibition Against Argument

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In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the frequently stated rule that an opening statement is intended to be only a summary of the facts, not an argument....more

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Opening Statements: Telling the Story

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small outlines the importance of connecting with jurors from the beginning of the trial. He explains that an important aspect of drawing...more

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Openings of Openings

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In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small describes different approaches to opening statements in a trial, outlining three common styles: dramatic, theme-oriented and...more

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The Basics of Opening Statements

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Litigation attorney Dan Small continues his insightful "Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series with a new episode focused on opening statements. Drawing from his extensive trial experience, Mr. Small offers practical tips...more

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Dealing with Evidence of Time, Distance and Speed

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In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small delves into the critical importance of establishing and relaying accurate measures of time, distance and speed in the...more

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Why Demonstrative Aids Are Critical in Every Case

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In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses why demonstrative aids are critical in every case. Mr. Small shares why he believes simple demonstratives, when...more

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Showing Exhibits to the Jury

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In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small highlights seven basic ways to effectively show a document or other exhibit to the jury. Mr. Small shares why the...more

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[Event] Civil Rights and Governmental Tort Liability Seminar - January 17th - 19th, Phoenix, AZ

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​​​​​​​DRI is proud to announce the 37th annual Civil Rights and Governmental Tort Liability Seminar in Phoenix, AZ! This seminar will provide you with invaluable information and tools to represent your governmental clients....more

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Podcast - The Unwritten Rules of Trial Practice

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In the first episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small breaks down the unwritten rules of trial practice that must be learned through experience and observation over time. Mr....more

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[Hybrid Event] Trial and Deposition Readiness Bootcamp - July 11th, Chicago, IL

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Join us in-person at our Chicago HQ or virtually through Zoom for this two-hour trial tools and preparation boot camp where Nextpoint’s legal technology experts will present invaluable tips and strategies to leverage...more

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Playing the Long Game: Preserving Issues for Appeal

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Trials happen fast. Trial counsel are rightly preoccupied with preparing to give opening statements or closing arguments, preparing to examine or cross-examine witnesses, or simply keeping track of admitted exhibits....more

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The Nuremberg Trials:  A Story for Trial Lawyers

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Analyzed by legal scholars, cited as precedent for modern international law and medical ethics, and depicted in movies, the tale of the Nuremberg Trials imparts wisdom, reveals uncomfortable truths about the human condition...more

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“Oh, Do I Have a Story for You…”

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I had the privilege to collect the following “war stories” for Pro Te: Solutio. Our goal was to demonstrate the wide range of litigation experience we have at Butler Snow, but as I heard these stories, I found them to be so...more

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Tell the Best Story if You Want to Win: Ideas About Structure and Characters

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“[T]ell a great story if you want to live.” A newly minted screenwriter, on the verge of pitching his spy thriller to studio executives, was diagnosed with a serious medical condition. He shared this advice from his doctor...more

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Connecting with The Jury: Delivering Powerful Opening & Closing Statements

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At DecisionQuest (a U.S. Legal Support company), we are frequently asked some version of these questions by our clients after opening and closing statements. And there is good reason for these questions – many attorneys have...more

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5 Key Takeaways - How Young Lawyers Can Sharpen Their Trial Skills

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On October 20, Kilpatrick Townsend’s partner Vince Parrett, McManis Faulkner partner Elizabeth Pipkin, and three distinguished Santa Clara County Superior Court Judges Roberta S. Hayashi, Sunil R. Kulkarni, and Joanne...more

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Reserve Your Opening? Three Ways that Rare Strategy Might Make Sense

The reserved opening statement is a strategy that, in all my years helping in the courtroom, I have never seen applied. In theory, a defendant typically has the right to wait until the plaintiff or the state has put on its...more

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Presenters: Try to Avoid Using Multiple Duplicate Screens

Maybe it is because monitors are a lot less expensive than they used to be, but I’m seeing more and more of them cropping up, often in the same places. Conference rooms or spaces for larger presentations that used to have a...more

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In Conclusion: 5 Tips on Ending Your Opening

Right off the top, I want to make clear that none of the tips involve starting off your ending with, “In conclusion….” I have always disliked that phrase, and put it in a category — along with phrases like “As I said before…”...more

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Essential Tips for a Successful Oil and Gas Mediation

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As the oil and gas industry continues to evolve, oil and gas companies will no doubt see new types of claims asserted against them. Regardless of the players and the issues, oil and gas litigation is here to stay, and...more

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Compliment in Order to Persuade

I’ve got to say it: I think I have the best readers in the whole litigation-blogging space. You’re thoughtful, committed, and willing to reach out to me with feedback and ideas for new posts. Honestly, I don’t think I could...more

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Avoid ‘Glass Houses’ Arguments When Comparing Experts

This is the general sentiment I sometimes hear when one side in an opening statement is talking about the other side’s experts...more

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