Trial Practice

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

How to think about, discuss, and present money damages in voir dire and opening statement

The importance of asking for specific dollars, and how to convince the judge that it’s not preconditioning

Nicholas C. Rowley

From Issue: 2019 June

Closing argument for premises liability cases

A successful closing argument in premises cases will focus on the jury instructions

Arash Homampour

From Issue: 2019 March

The closing story

The perfect closing argument would have jurors making nooses from their neckties for the defendant....

Randi McGinn

From Issue: 2019 January

Opening statement: Setting the tone for trial

A very thorough guide to the elements and structure of your opening statement

Jeff Rudman

From Issue: 2019 January

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

Advocacy is not what it should be

It's a courtroom, not a World Wrestling match

Rupert A. Byrdsong

From Issue: 2019 July

Defeating defendant’s “junk science” in a rear-ender trial

Taking aim at the biomechanics expert

Spencer Lucas
Benny Khorsandi

From Issue: 2019 April

The art of closing argument

Your first job in closing is to empower those jurors who have already decided in your client’s favor

Mike Alder

From Issue: 2019 January

The art of storytelling

Bring your client’s story to life because whoever tells the best story wins

Deborah S. Chang

From Issue: 2019 January

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

Lawyer Lincoln’s trial tactics

How Abraham Lincoln developed his trial skills and prepared himself to persuade juries

Michael L. Stern

From Issue: 2018 July

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