How do groups (juries) make decisions?
An interesting study in England (Wittenbaum et al., 2004) revealed some important group dynamics for attorneys to take into account. [...]
SNAP! Verdicts in the blink of an eye
“… At one point early on [in jury selection], the [plaintiff’s allegations] were read and [when the judge asked the [...]
Cicero and Aristotle on fitting in
All professions have their own language, a vocabulary that facilitates communication within the membership. Lawyers face a huge problem, though. While communicating [...]
Persuasion is better than force
Aesop: The North Wind and the Sun disputed as to which was the most powerful, and agreed that he should [...]
The jury box has eyes
This tip is less research-based and more of a practical exclamation point to a lesson I teach over and over [...]
Would your jurors rather go to a movie or meeting?
99% will say “movie.” Why? Movies have a story built on a conflict and a resolution with some twists and [...]
Feel what jurors feel when they need to make sense out of your facts
This Persuasion Tip © will require you to commit to 120 seconds of your time apart from reading my comments [...]
The art of story telling
Night after night, after listening to his father share stories with travelers along the Cumberland Trail, Abraham Lincoln “ . [...]
Evolve into the age of the electronic courtroom
Above picture – “Future Juror” Today’s Juror: In the middle of a trial in an antiquated, but quaint, courtroom in Auburn, California, [...]
The turning point
Even when I’m at the movies, I’m thinking about ways for you to win trials. For instance, the movie “Sliding Doors” has a [...]
Cicero and Aristotle on fitting in
All professions have their own language, a vocabulary that facilitates communication within the membership. Lawyers face a huge problem, though. While communicating [...]
Persuasion is better than force
Aesop: The North Wind and the Sun disputed as to which was the most powerful, and agreed that he should [...]
The jury box has eyes
This tip is less research-based and more of a practical exclamation point to a lesson I teach over and over [...]
Would your jurors rather go to a movie or meeting?
99% will say “movie.” Why? Movies have a story built on a conflict and a resolution with some twists and [...]
Feel what jurors feel when they need to make sense out of your facts
This Persuasion Tip © will require you to commit to 120 seconds of your time apart from reading my comments [...]
The art of story telling
Night after night, after listening to his father share stories with travelers along the Cumberland Trail, Abraham Lincoln “ . [...]
Evolve into the age of the electronic courtroom
Above picture – “Future Juror” Today’s Juror: In the middle of a trial in an antiquated, but quaint, courtroom in Auburn, California, [...]
The turning point
Even when I’m at the movies, I’m thinking about ways for you to win trials. For instance, the movie “Sliding Doors” has a [...]
Just because . . .
The motivation behind an act is probably the most interesting aspect of human behavior for people to discover. We hear news [...]
Communicate in seasons
The vernal equinox—springtime. It is a beautiful and turbulent time of year when all living things are wondering if today will [...]