Advice for all seasons
Problem solving
Telling stories
Lies, memories and mistakes
Interviewing clients
Counseling
Investigation: be skeptical
Taking and defending depositions
Negotiation
Making deals
Legal writing
Oral argument
pt. A : Trial preparation
Trial preview and checklist
Planning (backwards) and strategic choices
Prepare your witnesses
practice your questions
Problem witnesses
objections
pt. B : Game day
Jury selection, pretrial motions and where to sit
Opening statement
Direct: telling stories
Cross examination
Closing argument, no conversation.