Dirty Dozen: 12 Ways to Write a Really Bad Brief

Jun 1, 2011 6:50 AM CDT

You’re a Lawyer Now, So You Can Stop Sounding Like One

May 1, 2011 7:30 AM CDT

That’s a Good One: Effective Trial Lawyers Know How to Tell a Good Story

Apr 1, 2011 7:20 AM CDT

Think of Yourself as the First Witness the Jury Will Hear in Your Case

Mar 1, 2011 9:58 AM CST

Strong Words: A Sense of Injustice Can Empower a Jury to Undo a Wrong for Your Client

Feb 1, 2011 8:26 AM CST

Listen to What You Write: Your Ears Will Tell You if You’re Communicating Ideas Effectively

Jan 1, 2011 8:30 AM CST

Keeping Out of a Hole: It’s a Lot Easier to Avoid Problems Than to Fix Them

Dec 1, 2010 7:05 AM CST

Lawyer Fatigue

When jurors are wary of lawyers, it’s prudent to throttle down

Nov 1, 2010 9:00 AM CDT

Killing Your Case with Clutter

Too many details can keep you from telling a really good story

Oct 1, 2010 7:30 AM CDT

It’s All About You

Use cross-exam to get their witness to agree to your version of the case

Sep 1, 2010 7:20 AM CDT

Lasting Impressions

Choose your words carefully to help the jury remember your case

Aug 1, 2010 5:07 AM CDT

Keep It Simple

Direct examination is no time for convoluted questions

Jul 1, 2010 8:00 AM CDT

Think Big

Identify the key to your case, then make sure everyone knows what it is

Jun 1, 2010 7:20 AM CDT

Greed Is Not Good

The problem isn’t just asking for too much, but how you try to get it

May 1, 2010 7:20 AM CDT

Closing Theme

Final argument is the last chance to make your story convincing

Apr 1, 2010 7:00 AM CDT