Article: Keep It Simple a Trial
ABAJournal.com, as it often does, brought out attention to an interesting article, this time on keeping things simple at trial. The article is by Kris W Scibriorski is in New Jersey Lawyer and entitled “Tools of the trade: Here’s how to win (or blow) a trial.”
The primary tip that the article offers is its “seven little words” tip” “Say it. Prove it. Say it again.”
The point is made in a clever way. And, the entire article is a lively, quick read.
The article is targeted, of course, to lawyers. But, reprints might be handed to clients on the eve of trial. They are likely to be nervous. Sometimes, unsure of the dynamics of the trial, they will sometimes try to second-guess the trial strategy or, afraid something important will be left out, urge their attorneys to throw in the proverbial “kitchen sink.”
The essence of winning at trial, should you be unfortunate enough not to be able to settle your case first, is to communicate the fundamental aspects of your case - - simply and clearly.
