Posts Tagged ‘trial Preparation’
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…
Read MoreAdvanced 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…
Read MoreCritical Thinking And Multitasking In Trial Preparation
Critical Thinking and Multitasking1 By Phillip H. Miller J.D LL.M/Trial Lawyer-Trial Consultant The ability to think critically and creatively (along with hard work and a smattering of luck) is the difference between the merely good lawyer, and the great lawyer. Unfortunately we are besieged with multiple distractions and demands every day, sometimes every hour. Having…
Read MoreTrial Preparation: The Patience Of Jurors
The patience of jurors is limited. Learn how to fight the urge for one more question, one more witness, and still give the jurors what they need. Join Jim Lees, Heidi DiLorenzo and myself, Phillip Miller at AAJ’s Speedy Trials Webinar Series to learn the exact techniques that you’ll need to make your case prep more efficient,…
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