Trial Techniques

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.

Mastery of the distinction between a Golden Rule argument and one based on common sense combined with experience can help win your 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.

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.

Re-direct examination is your best opportunity to undo the damage of cross-examination. Here are three steps you can take to master it.

Here’s my simplified take on how you can use Professor Theresa Bruce’s “SCoR” concept as a template to begin building your client’s trial story.