Hung by dangling facts; sometimes the unimportant evidence is what destroys a case

Article Abstract:

Trial lawyers should run a tight ship for if they leave a part of their trial story unanalyzed, judge and jury may draw conclusions different from the one lawyer and client want them to come to. Refusals to deal with pieces of evidence can seem like a cover-up rather than concentrating on the main issues of a case. Trial lawyers should even keep the news in mind. For instance, if the client is a corporation which has not been downsizing, the lawyer must avoid the inadvertent message that it has.

Forensic oratory

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Disarming tactics; good things can happen when you do the unexpected

Article Abstract:

Doing the unexpected in examination of witnesses can disarm them and uncover useful information. Disarming techniques range from playing the dead person's favorite music in wrpmgful death litigation to coming up with innovative theories of a case which profoundly change the trial.

Examination of witnesses, Witness examination

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Mistakes don't have to happen: you can take steps to avoid errors or at least minimize their effect

Article Abstract:

Some basic guidelines for avoiding and correcting errors in court for lawyers in civil practice are offered.

Management dynamics, Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Trial Procedures, Prevention, Practice, Company business management, Civil law, Civil procedure, Errors, Errors (Mistakes)

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