GENERAL RULES
- The Application Of The Rules Of Advocacy
- Amateurs Focus On Strategy, While Professionals Focus On The Execution
- Means Of Persuasion
- Have A Basic Understanding Of Logic & Reasoning
- Use Procedural Issues To Gain Credibility
- If You Put Your Argument In The Judge's Hands They'll Catch It
- The Genius Is In The Simplicity
- Netanyahu On Speaking
- Pick Your Battles
- Make Your Case Early
- Chunk Your Arguments
- Emphasize Your Written Arguments
- Don't Hold Back Before Trial
- Procedural Justice And Substantive Justice
- Weighing Legal Arguments
- The Threat Is Stronger Than The Execution
- There's A Presumption The Defendant Testifies
- Effective Teams Outperform Effective Individuals
- Diplomacy Is A Form Of Advocacy
- Don't Demean Opposing Counsel
- Put Your Case Into Context
- The C.R.E.A.M. Power Line
- Focus On Advocacy Skills
- Read Regularly
- Initial Case Assessment
- Learn The Issues Before The Facts
- Develop An Overall Theme
- Theory, Themes, And Methods Of Proof
- Develop A Case Analysis, And Update It As The Case Develops
- Courtroom Presentation Skills
- Body Posture
- Speak With A Purpose
- Using The Active Voice
- Simplify Your Case When The Judge Restricts Your Ability To Present Evidence
- Focus On Striking Bad Jurors In Jury Selection
- Educate The Jurors On The Issues
- Give A Strong Opening Statement
- The Defense 4-Step Opening Statement
- Develop The Witness's Background
- Develop A Full Story On Direct Examination
- Maintain Witness Control
- Ask Leading Questions
- Motivate The Jury In Your Closing Arguments
- Argue Your Case In Closing Arguments
