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Law Practice,
Appellate Practice

Mar. 8, 2023

Preparing yourself for trial

Being a trial lawyer requires more than knowing how to try a case.

Christopher C. Melcher

Partner
Walzer Melcher LLP

5941 Variel Ave
Woodland Hills , CA 91367

Phone: (818) 591-3700

Fax: (818) 591-3774

Email: ccm@walzermelcher.com

Pepperdine University SOL; Malibu CA

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As a trial attorney your performance in the courtroom depends on your mindset, stress levels and health. But, if you are like most attorneys, you will spend all your time preparing your case – and none preparing yourself. To be at your best and have a happy career, there are simple tips I have learned after many bad days in court on reducing the stress of being a full-time litigator.

A leading cause of stress for courtroom lawyers has noth...

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