Gentle handling gets to the truth; except when challenging expert witnesses, he plays it cool: 'My questions are just very logical and direct.' (Joseph A. Power, Jr.)

Article Abstract:

Medical malpractice plaintiff litigator Joseph A Power won a $12 million verdict for a client in 1995 with a strategy of calling the defendant doctor to the stand and eliciting contradictions from the defendant's expert witnesses. While his examinations of opposing witnesses may be sharp, he prefers to keep those of defendants low-profile, simply trying to lead them around to his own theory of the case. He eschews bringing the injured party into the courtroom to avoid appearing manipulative.

Attorneys, Power, Joseph A., Jr.

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Present punitives as protecting the public

Article Abstract:

Alabama lawyer Jere Locke Beasley believes sticking to the basics of trial practice is the key to success. In opening arguments, Beasley simply tells the jury what he will prove, then proceeds to prove it. He has won huge punitive awards, and likes to characterize them to the jury as protecting the public by regulating otherwise unregulated businesses. Beasly advises against bullying any witnesses and believes in only light pretrial rehearsal.

Exemplary damages, Punitive damages, Alabama, Beasley, Jere Locke

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Tough it out to a big victory

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Commercial litigation and lender liability expert Helen Davis Chaitman feels the key to litigation is to never give up. This could involve pretrial activity, such as filing motions, as well as the trial itself. A relentless cross-examiner, Chaitman manages to remain calm while picking away at a witness' testimony. Her role in the Herbert H. Post and Co. v. Sidney Bitterman trial is discussed.

Lender liability, Chaitman, Helen Davis

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