David Gordon helps traumatic brain injury victims unmask the invisible so that jurors understand what just compensation means to them.
New Federal Rules of Evidence
Trial lawyers should be aware that new and revised Federal Rules of Evidence will take effect on December 1, 2024. Among them is new Federal Rule of Evidence 107 governing illustrative aids.
The Golden Rule’s Sometimes Fuzzy Boundary
Mastery of the distinction between a Golden Rule argument and one based on common sense combined with experience can help win your case.
Searching for Your Worst Jurors
In virtually every real trial you’ll be faced with potential jurors having the capacity to torpedo your case. You need to embrace them. Figure out what they believe and how they think.
Four Steps to Trying a More Compact Case
Noted injury attorney Joe Fried advocates adopting a “speed trial” approach. There are steps attorneys can take well before trial to make this happen.
Simplifying Witness Presentations
Probably the most common thing trial lawyers do in court is present lay witness testimony. I recommend taking five steps as you prepare to question your lay witnesses at trial.
