$5,500,000 Closing Argument- Video trial lawyer tip...

New "trial tip" video and actual closing argument transcript from a $5,500,000 jury trial verdict I obtained a few years ago. Here's my tip- keep things real and simple- even when it's hard to do!

Using Diagrams During Trial

Video Trial Tip- Do this in every jury trial...

I'm sharing my Spreecast channel with you via this video and link. Do yourself a favor and sign up for their free service. In the future I plan on using Spreecast to do live Q&A and this technology has a tremendous upside to it. Take a look and let me know what you think!


http://www.spreecast.com/events/trial-lawyer-tip-stand-up-for-jury

Just in case you're in a rush and don't want to checkout Spreecast, here's a direct link to the original video http://triallawyerexpert.com/stand-up/

Using Deposition Testimony During Cross-Examination To Impeach The Witness

Most jurors don’t know what a deposition is or the significance and implications of giving sworn testimony. Lawyers who simply try to impeach the witness by referring to and then reading from a page and line in the transcript are missing a golden opportunity to destroy the witness on cross.

Click here to watch my video that shows you a good way to use a depo on cross..

Direct Examination Doesn't Have To Be So Damn Boring!

New Monday Morning video (and one of the most popular so far) on keeping direct examination interesting for the jury...

http://triallawyerexpert.com/direct-exam-does-not-have-to-be-mind-numbing/

If you're not already doing so, make sure to following us over on TrialLawyerExpert.tv

Video- The First 2 Minutes of Your Opening Statement...

I've put together a short video showing two different approaches to sharing the first 2 mintues of your opening statement with the jury. Frankly, it's a powerful technique that is overlooked by many trial lawyers.

Here's the link to watch my video...

Two Powerful Cross-Examination Questions For Experts...

When conducting cross-examination on the opposing party's expert witness, you can usually use these two very powerful questions. Click here to watch my video and let me know if you agree!

How to Share Your Client's Story with Your Jury

New Trial Tips Video: "Tap" and "Transport" your way to a good jury verdict!

Learn how to capture the attention of your jury. Click here to watch one very effective technique I've used with a great deal of success.

By the way, I'm now sharing my trial tips at my new video blog entitled, TrialLawyerExpert.tv To avoid missing my weekly videos, make sure you visit and subscibe to the new video blog!

New Video on Voir Dire

I've posted a brand new video that shows you how to find out EXACTLY what your jury wants to hear so that you can win your case.

But you can't watch the video here. It's at my new 2012 "trial tips" video blog site at http://www.TrialLawyerExpert.tv

Each Monday I'll be posting a new video. Subscribe to the RSS feed and/or get on my email update list and you'll never miss another video. Simply go to http://www.TrialLawyerExpert.tv and use the subscribe buttons and boxes to your right.

Also please make sure to share your comments and suggestions about the specific trial tip of the week. The "comments" box is at the top of each video post.

Thanks!

Mitch

Are You Winning Your Jury Trials?

New "Trial Tips" Video Blog...

I believe that with the right tools and approach, almost any lawyer can learn how to become good trial attorney.

The fact of the matter is that many well-meaning and hard working lawyers (and their clients) are not getting the trial results they’re looking for. They don’t know the “game changing” answer to this critically important question…

What’s the single most important “thing” you need to know and do to consistently win trials?

Look, any way you slice it or dice it, trying a case can be a nerve racking experience. Even a bit scary at times. I know because that’s the way I felt when I tried my first jury trial way back in 1986.

Now for the good news. It doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, let’s “fast forward” 26 years. Today, when it comes to practicing law and helping clients, there’s nothing I enjoy more than answering ready for trial.

I don’t pretend to have all the answers and truly appreciate the fact that the experience of trying a case is different for everyone. But, having said that, I have noticed and learned over the past two decades that there is definitely a right and wrong way to try a case.

So, here’s my plan for 2012

Each week I'm going to share a new video showing you exactly how I’ve been winning difficult cases for more than 26 years. I’m also going to reveal some of the best trial techniques I’ve observed other lawyers use to win big verdicts. On occasion, I may also share trial tips from other lawyers and friends practicing law around the world.

These "trial tips" videos will be shown at my Trial Lawyer Expert video blog which can be found at www.TrialLawyerExpert.tv If this sounds like something you may find useful and beneficial, then I invite you to visit the video blog and get on my email update list. I’ll send you a short note when the first videos go live later this month!

Once again, go to www.TRIALLAWYEREXPERT.TV for more information!

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New Interview- "Structured Settlement "Insider Tips" For Lawyers and Clients

If you’re a lawyer who is settling and trying cases, you'll want to see my latest interview with structured settlement expert, Traci Kaas, entitled…

Structured Settlement "Insider Tips" For Lawyers and Clients!

Many lawyers are simply not aware of what a structured settlement is and the numerous benefits it can provide a client. To help solve this problem, I interviewed structured settlement expert, Traci Kaas.

Several years ago Traci was highly recommended to me and actually assisted my firm with structuring a complicated multi-million dollar settlement. Long story short, I was and continue to be genuinely impressed with her knowledge and professional approach to helping my clients with their structured settlement options and needs. Because of this, I wanted to share the following interview with you…

Are Your Jurors Using Smartphones and Social Media During Trial?

Here's a link to my interview yesterday with Lawyers.com reporter, Keith Ecker. Keith's article is entitled, "Juror Use of Social Media, Blogs Compromises Cases".

They say "timing is everything" and I agree. On the same day that Keith's article came out, a local juror here in Santa Ana, California, was dismissed from a murder trial for posting updates and pictures on Facebook.

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts and comments at the Lawyers.com article. In fact, I even shared a question in the comment section concerning whether or not trial lawyers should encourage their clients to add accurate and favorable content to their social media platforms during the litigation process (plainting seeds) to help make sure good content is available online should a juror violate the court's order and independently do an online search?

How to Get New Clients In The Front Door...

Taking a case to trial is a complicated multi-step process. First, you need to have a client. Without clients you have nothing. So let's start there...

In this month's American Bar Association Journal, Mitch Jackson is interviewed about how our firm is effectively and consistently getting new clients to walk through the front door. The good news is that with just a little bit of effort, anyone can do this.

The article is entitled, "Lights, Camera, New Business: Video Shows Human Side of Practice". Click here to read the ABA article...

If you have a question about using video, just ask...

Appellate Specialist Shares the Most 7 Common Mistakes She Sees on Appeal!

Here’s an interview I recently did with California Appellate Specialist, Donna Bader. In the interview, Donna discusses 7 common (and avoidable) mistakes she sees trial lawyers make resulting in an appeal. She also gives her answer to the following question…

“If you could share only one tip to help plaintiff lawyers avoid appeal after a successful trial, what would it be?
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My New Special Report: "The 5 Most Common Trial Mistakes I See Lawyers Make"

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We wrote this report to help other lawyer become better trial attorneys. To get instant access to this exclusive report, get on our email list by going to AskMitchJackson.com