April 2012 – The Barrister's Toolbox

When is an Exhibit Sticker More Than an Exhibit Sticker?

An exhibit sticker can do much more than identify an exhibit for the record. It can actually be used as an organizational tool to aid the jury in understanding what the exhibits are being used to prove, as well as, better understand your case and how it is being put together. When I was a… →

Evidence, Trial Advocacy

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exhibit system, jurors, Marking Exhibits, organization, proof, Trial

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Apr 6, 2012

Integrity: A Client’s Most Valuable Asset

Clients sometime forget what is their case’s greatest asset. It is not the great photos, their expert witness, or even their attorney. The greatest asset their case has is the Client’s integrity and credibility as a witness. If a claims adjuster, an insurance defense attorney or jury thinks your client is a liar why would… →

depositions, Trial Advocacy

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Apr 5, 2012

Distraction, Misdirection and the Art of Verbal Jujitsu.

Distraction, misdirection and appeals to prejudice are common tools of the defense. Ideally, you keep these improper arguments or evidence from the jury through the use of motions in limine. However, sometimes this is impossible to do. What do you do to keep the jury from being mislead or distracted by meaningless side issues? How… →

closing arguments, Trial Advocacy

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ad hominem, analogies, Closing argument, Parables; analogies; fables; storytelling; closing arguments

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Apr 1, 2012

The Barrister’s Toolbox

Month: April 2012