Phillip Miller Upcoming Presentations

February is shaping up to be a busy month! Phillip will be at the AAJ Mid-Year Convention in Miami, February 15-18. On Sunday, he’ll have a book signing. On Monday, he is presenting on the Advocacy Track – A Key To Success – Focus Groups. His topic is “Now What? How to Implement Focus Group…

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Advanced Strategy and Practice – Opening Guidelines

There is no “template” that can be used in every case, no matter how similar the cases may appear on the surface. There are however some guidelines: 1. Connect with jurors using eye contact and gesture. 2. Avoid technical, legal, or medical terms. 3. Focus on the conduct of the defendant. 4. Let the facts…

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Expert Testimony: Which Jurors Will Adopt It and Why?

Experts are an indispensable part of many lawsuits. But qualification as an expert does not guarantee that a jury will adopt the expert’s opinion, even if unopposed. What happens when expert testimony reaches the jury? Whether it is contradicted or un-contradicted, will jurors adopt it? Before I share my recent paper on the subject, I…

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Is There A Juror Bias Against Expert Witnesses?

On June 16, Attorney Phillip Miller will talk about Expert Testimony vs. Lay Opinion – Is There a Juror Bias Against Experts Phillip Miller, maintains an active practice in Nashville in addition to consulting nationally as a deposition/trial strategist. His innovative approaches and case strategy work, including techniques like the “Miller Mousetrap” have earned him…

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