Lessons from my first jury trial and error

Judge Stern recalls his baptism under fire as a Federal Public Defender in an unlawful detainer eviction action in front of an impatient judge

Michael L. Stern

From Issue: 2019 July

Common mistakes and pitfalls in responses to Requests for Production of Documents

A look at RPDs, the most typical area of discovery disputes

Randolph M. Hammock

From Issue: 2019 July

Oscar Wilde

An ideal mentor for a trial attorney, his life experience offers a cautionary tale about pursuing a case you cannot win

Gregory W. Alarcon

From Issue: 2018 July

You’re thinking about applying to be a judge

Is this the right job for you?

Steven J. Kleifield

From Issue: 2024 October

Winston Churchill: Ideal mentor for trial lawyers

Nine quotes and lessons for lawyers

Gregory W. Alarcon

From Issue: 2017 July

Voir dire

This is your only opportunity to talk to the jurors until the case is decided

Elizabeth Allen White

From Issue: 2018 July

Advocacy is not what it should be

It's a courtroom, not a World Wrestling match

Rupert A. Byrdsong

From Issue: 2019 July

What jurors say after a trial

All jurors don’t hate jury duty, but all jurors hate repetitious questions that prolong the trial. And they love judges that keep things moving

Elizabeth R. Feffer

From Issue: 2018 July

Common mistakes you can avoid

The master-calendar civil trial courts offer this judge a new perspective on common mistakes in the courtroom and how to avoid them

Anthony J. Mohr

From Issue: 2018 July

With all due respect

From sailing to the courtroom, every line of work has its series of code words and phrases. Knowing how and when to use them is important

Anthony J. Mohr
Elizabeth Allen White

From Issue: 2019 July

What to expect when you are assigned out for your first trial

A look at a personal-injury trial that is assigned to a trial court by Department 1

Stephen M. Moloney

From Issue: 2019 July

Unfair competition law and the right to a jury trial in civil matters

The impact of Nationwide Biweekly Administration, Inc. on the unfair competition and false advertising laws and the right to a jury trial in cases involving both equitable and legal causes of action

Michael D. Marcus

From Issue: 2020 July