Law Practice
Feb. 19, 2020
Using the mini-opening to your advantage
More and more trial lawyers are making use of the “mini-opening” in their cases. When done properly, the mini-opening can be an effective way to highlight some of the important issues in your case prior to the oral questioning phase of jury selection.
Neil K. Gehlawat
Associate
Taylor & Ring LLP
Phone: (310) 209-4100
Email: gehlawat@taylorring.com
University of Texas SOL; Austin TX
Neil focuses on the areas of sexual abuse, serious personal injury, wrongful death, and civil rights. Over the course of his career, he has obtained verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients in excess of $100 million.
More and more trial lawyers are making use of the "mini-opening" in their cases. When done properly, the mini-opening can be an effective way to highlight some of the important issues in your case prior to the oral questioning phase of jury selection. A mini-opening is authorized by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 222.5; specifically, CCP Section 222.5(d) states: "Upon the request of a party, the tri...
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