Title
Trial advocacy basics / Molly Townes O'Brien, Gary S. Gildin.
ISBN
9781601569547
1601569548
9781601569554
Publication
Louisville, CO : National Institute for Trial Advocacy, [2022]
Physical Description
xvi, 274 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Summary
"Whether you are preparing for your first trial or your hundredth, Trial Advocacy Basics is the book for you. More than just a courtroom primer for novice and experienced trial attorneys, this completely revised edition focuses on what makes jurors tick, and how to effectively communicate the story of your case to both the jury and the judge. From case analysis and theory through cross-examination, impeachment, and closing arguments, Molly Townes O'Brien and Gary Gildin provide cutting-edge perspectives on how jurors think and how to optimize both the style and substance of your trial practice. O'Brien and Gildin relate practical advice on every stage of trial preparation and practice in a straightforward manner, using memorable examples and anecdotes, colorful quotes, and humor to highlight each lesson"-- Provided by publisher.
Other formats
Online version: O'Brien, Molly Townes. Trial advocacy basics. Third edition. Louisville, CO : National Institute for Trial Advocacy, [2021]
Other editions
O'Brien, Molly Townes, 1959- Trial advocacy basics. Second edition. Boulder, CO : NITA, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, [2016]
Added to Catalog
July 25, 2022
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Introduction to the courtroom
The lawyer's courtroom demeanor
A contemporary theory of persuasion
Analyzing the case for trial
Jury selection
Opening statement
Direct examination
Cross-examination
Impeachment
Expert witnesses
Exhibits and illustrative aids
Making and responding to objections
Closing argument
Getting ready for trial.
Also listed under
National Institute for Trial Advocacy (U.S.), issuing body.