Mastering evidence law is foundational to anyone building a civil-trial practice, be it personal injury, medical malpractice, business litigation or employment law. Yet the complexity of the evidence code, overlaid with thousands of reported cases, makes this a daunting task for law students and young lawyers alike. I’d like to propose a mental workflow that […]
Focus Groups and Mock Juries…Don’t Try This At Home
The best trial attorneys know that focus groups and mock juries can offer invaluable insight into case valuation and client performance. They use trial simulations to test trial graphics and case themes. They know that the feedback from real-life jurors may sometimes be the only means to control unrealistic client expectations. They incorporate trial simulations […]
