Law Practice
Feb. 9, 2023
Five trial tips for new attorneys
If you are addressing the judge, listen closely. The court may be on your side and you do not want to make it difficult for the judge to help you.
I had been with my law firm less than a year before I was assigned to a jury trial. I was not first or even second chair, but was in court strategizing, examining witnesses and handling exhibits. The courtroom is where most people become real lawyers.
Two years later I had numerous trials under my belt. I continued to prove my mettle in court and learned the tricks of the trade as I tried more cases. Here are five common sense trial tips ...
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