March 4, 2014. I am always looking for ways to improve my pretrial practice and in-court techniques. This past week, I ran across an article discussing some tips for trial attorneys which I found relevant and decided to share. The article, which can be found here, addresses motions in limine, jury questionnaires, opening statements, the use of animations/graphics, and closing arguments. I especially want to echo two points in the article - be careful to avoid an overly long opening statement and, as a default practice, walk the jury through the verdict form during your closing argument.
To view the article click here. For more information regarding tips for trial attorneys, litigation, arbitration, or mediation contact the Goosmann Law Firm at info@goosmannlaw.com or call 712-226-4000.