Law Practice
Feb. 21, 2020
Best practices for opening and closing statements
The art of trial work is being able to be flexible given what’s going on in the courtroom.
Charles Jarrell
Partner
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
Email: cjarrell@allenmatkins.com
Shutterstock
Each jury, each trial, is different, and requires its own strategy and narrative. But when it comes to opening and closing statements, some tried and true standards apply. Here are some of ours, honed via many years of trial experience.
Be Yourself
Jurors come to a courtroom with all manner of opinions about att...
To continue reading, please subscribe.
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$895, but save $100 when you subscribe today… Just $795 for the first year!
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$895, but save $100 when you subscribe today… Just $795 for the first year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In