The Trial Lawyer's Handbook
By Holland & Knight
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Great stuff. Love the short and sweet format. Thanks for sharing the insights.
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The Trial Lawyer's Handbook is a Courtroom Preparation podcast series brought to you by Holland & Knight. This series is hosted by litigation attorney Dan Small and is based on a longstanding article series he co-authored with Judge Dennis Saylor for Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Listeners of this series will gain a fresh perspective on how attorneys can address various trial preparation issues and set themselves up for success in and out of the courtroom.
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Be a Role Model
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May 05, 2026 |
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Finding the Truth
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Candor Saves Credibility in Courtrooms
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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The "Referee" of the Judicial System
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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The Jury Is the Audience
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Trials Are About Connections
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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There's More Than One Way to Win
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Reflections in the Courtroom: State v. Faulkner
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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All Eyes on the Client
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Not a Level Playing Field
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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"Nature Abhors a Vacuum." So Does the Media
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Cases Come in Many Ways
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Victories and "Losses" in the Courtroom
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Finding Humor in Law
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Keeping Your Vessel Stable During Cross-Examination
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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The Stability in Simplicity
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Reading the Room
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Respect in the Courtroom
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Understanding the Media
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Jurisdiction Is in the Eye of the Beholder
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Allergic to Courtrooms
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Dangers of Climbing the Ladder
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Show and Tell
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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The Law Is the Law
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Telling the Whole Story
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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The Benefits of Using an Interpreter
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Trust Is Key
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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The Challenge of Corruption
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Clarity Over Complexity at Trial
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Part II - Recent Changes in Jury Dynamics and How to Prepare Your Expert Accordingly
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Miss Lillian "Testifies": The Importance of Witness Preparation
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Learn from the Masters
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Part I - Going from Young Associate to Veteran Lawyer
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Juror No. 6 and the Unexpected Misunderstanding
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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The View from the Jury Box
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Connecting with the Jury
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Bad Facts Make Bad Law
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Actors on a Stage
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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"I Was Just Playing a Role"
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Too Dirty for Dirty Crime
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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The Godfather of Houston
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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A Good Lickin'
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Bring Out the Bad Stuff
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Just Press "Play"
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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“I Lied Like a Dog!”
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Part II: The Do’s and Don’ts of Demonstratives
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Persistence and Determination
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Part I: The Do’s and Don’ts of Demonstratives
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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Walking Tall
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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The Seeds of Corruption
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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How Do You Define Success?
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Seek Out Feedback
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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The Three C’s for Addressing Prior Inconsistent Statements
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Part II: Being an Expert Is a Lonely Business
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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Follow the Rules … Most of the Time
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Part I: Being an Expert Is a Lonely Business
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May 30, 2025 |
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Don't Just Say It – Show It
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May 27, 2025 |
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Finding Common Ground
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May 20, 2025 |
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"Ready for Trial?"
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May 13, 2025 |
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The Law as a Force for Change
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May 06, 2025 |
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Every Case Is a New World
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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The 3 Core Themes of Trial Law: Do the Right Thing
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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The 3 Core Themes of Trial Law: Tell Your Story
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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The 3 Core Themes of Trial Law: Know Your Court
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Real Justice for Real People
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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There Is No Right Path
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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How Did We Get Here?
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Parting Thoughts: Be a "Peddler of Common Sense"
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Expert Witnesses, Special Issues
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Direct Examination of Expert Witnesses
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Cutting Back on Complex Cases
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Part II - The Importance of Pro Bono for Both Clients and Lawyers
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Drowning in Complexity
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Part I - Reading the Jury
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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How to Use Humor and Anger Effectively in the Courtroom
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Connecting Separate Pieces of Evidence Clearly, Persuasively
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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At Trial, Less Is More
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Getting Dressed for Court
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Presentation is Paramount
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Voice and Delivery
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Think Outside the Script
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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The Witness Outline
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Crafting Winning Strategies: Theories and Themes in Trials
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Living Without Feedback
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Are Real Trials Just Like the Movies?
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Borrowing and the Art of Trial Advocacy
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Trial Advocacy in the Modern World
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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This Extraordinary Process Called "Trials"
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Storytelling in Closing Arguments
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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In Closing Arguments, Don't Forget to Ask
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Getting Rid of Clutter in Closing Argument
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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The Basic Rules for Closing Argument
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Closing Arguments: Focus and Organization
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Closing Argument: Opportunity and Challenge
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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How to Make Clear, Quick and Effective Objections
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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More on Cross-Examination: Building a Case Brick by Brick
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Cross-Examination: Don't Ask One Question Too Many
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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The Ten Commandments of Cross-Examination
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Refresh vs. Impeach: Know the Difference
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Impeaching with a Deposition
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Cross-Examination: The Three C’s of Impeachment
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Cross-Examination: How to Effectively Impeach with a Prior Inconsistent Statement
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Cross-Examination: Finding Control
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Cross-Examination: Don't Argue - Elicit Facts
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Cross-Examination: Asking the Right Leading Questions
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Cross-Examination: The Importance of Organization
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Understanding When to Cross-Examine
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Cross-Examination: Basic Approaches
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May 28, 2024 |
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Direct Examination: Offering Exhibits
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May 21, 2024 |
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Basic Points to Consider in Redirect Examination
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May 21, 2024 |
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The "Why" of Cross-Examination
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May 21, 2024 |
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Direct Examination: Looping and Bookending
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Direct Examination: Getting Rid of Clutter
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Direct Examination: Asking Questions in the Right Order
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Direct Examination: Controlling a Friendly Witness
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Direct Examination: To Lead or Not to Lead
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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The Basic Elements of Direct Examination
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Opening Statements: Some Common Challenges
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Ep. 27 - Opening Statements: Common Mistakes
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Opening Statements: The Prohibition Against Argument
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Opening Statements: Telling the Story
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Openings of Openings
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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The Basics of Opening Statements
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Effective Trial Language Part 3: Jargon
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Effective Trial Language Part 2: Legalese
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Effective Trial Language Part 1: Noise
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Dealing with Evidence of Time, Distance and Speed
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Why Demonstrative Aids Are Critical in Every Case
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Using Technology in the Courtroom
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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Showing Exhibits to the Jury
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Exuding Credibility in the Courtroom
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Key Lessons and Takeaways for Jury Trials
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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The Pitfalls of Technology in Trials
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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The Importance of Civility in Trial Law
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Ep. 11 - Bringing Mindfulness and Best Practices to Trial Law
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Ep. 10 - A Checklist of Common Objections
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Basic Courtroom Etiquette
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Position and Movement in the Courtroom
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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The Different Ways Lawyers Prepare Notes for Trial
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Understanding the Importance of Chronology
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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The Key to a Successful Trial Lawyer
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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The Five Most Common Faults of Trial Lawyers
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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The “Five P’s” That Will Help Shape Jurors’ Emotions
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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The Differences Between Persuasion and Argument
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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The Unwritten Rules of Trial Practice
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Oct 17, 2023 |