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Litigation Checklist

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Keeping Your Jurors Organized

Keeping Your Jurors Organized

By G. Christopher Ritter

Our society values spontaneous creativity:  We marvel at jazz improvisations, delight in a stand-up comic’s ability to create something out of nothing and admire an artist who quickly turns a blank canvas into a gorgeous painting.

Yet we all know that being spontaneous carries some risk in the courtroom. If you have tried even one case, you probably have a story to tell about that “sudden flash of genius†that came to you as you were standing in court, that spontaneous idea that seemed so brilliant — until you opened your mouth and unleashed the equivalent of a loud burp in a silent library.

That is not to say that you should avoid all spontaneity during trial. In fact, there are plenty of times when being spontaneous is not only helpful but also necessary. But with certain matters, you cannot risk improvising. That’s because whenever you’re truly spontaneous, you risk leaving out a salient point. And just as nature abhors (and will fill) a vacuum, jurors hate blank spots in a case and will spontaneously fill them — often in ways that do not favor your client.

This typically happens in two instances. The first is when you leave gaps in your underlying case story. Jurors expect a complete (or relatively complete) explanation of what happened in the case. When lawyers fail to provide information about a crucial point, the jurors first get suspicious and then fill in that gap for themselves. Unfortunately, since they start off suspicious, the jurors often fill in the gaps in ways that are unfavorable to the clients.            

The second instance is when jurors do not know what they are supposed to do or how they are supposed to respond in the jury room. I cannot tell you how many times I have watched mock jurors, excited by closing arguments, rush into deliberations, pull out their pencils, grab the verdict form and then . . . sit staring at each other, unsure of what to do next. Eventually, someone fills the gap by suggesting how to proceed, often in a way that is either well-meaning (but wholly ineffective) or disadvantageous to your client. How do you avoid this? You pay attention to the adage that “organization is the enemy of improvisation,†and you arm your jurors with tools that help organize them in a way that favors your client during deliberations. And one highly effective way to do this is with trial graphics.

In addition to helping you illustrate and simplify your case, trial graphics provide an easy way to organize and reiterate material throughout your trial. That is, most trials have an abundance of people, information and rules for jurors to keep straight, so organization is key from beginning to end. But organizational tools are especially important during three key points:  opening statements, expert witness testimony and closing arguments. In fact, each of these points provides an opportunity to both carefully shape your jurors’ understanding of the case and show that you have mastery of your material — and that you’re willing to share it.

You can help your jurors get organized during your opening statement in a number of ways. You can tell them what the case is about (e.g., “this case is about one man who was so greedy he stole an employer’s invention and gave it to another company†or “this case is about a woman who had to kill her husband to keep him from harming her childrenâ€). You also can put up timelines of your case that include the very most important interactions and transactions; create posters that introduce the jurors to the key players involved (using simple headshots with captions), and define the legal concepts that form the basis of the case. The point of these graphics is to let the jurors know why they’re in the courtroom, what they’re going to be learning about, and what they’re being asked to do.

Although we like to think that our expert witnesses will provide everything that our jurors need to know, the truth is that expert witness testimony can sometimes benefit from a little explication, because expert witness testimony can sometimes get confusing — or boring. The most effective expert witness support comes from what I call “nesting doll†outlines, or connected outlines that lay out what the expert was asked to study, show what she found and explain why what she found was important. If you think about it, these are the issues jurors care most about and, if you organize them at the beginning of the expert’s testimony (usually after she is qualified), you can help direct their understanding of the testimony.

But it’s in your closing argument that keeping your jurors organized can have the greatest benefits, because that’s when you need to be able to summarize your case themes, reiterate your technical points, and flesh out any jury instructions that may be coming from the judge.

If there was complicated evidence, for instance, (or just a lot of it), you may want to create graphics that summarize what the evidence was and why it was important. Throughout a trial involving an airplane crash, for instance, we used a series of graphics showing that the crash was really due to pilot error, not a defect in the airplane. For the closing argument, we used one slide of the crashed plane, to which we added small illustrations representing the challenges facing the pilot that night. He was old; he chose to fly into an airport with no air traffic control; he tried to land a big plane on a short runway and he was flying on a very foggy night. All of that evidence had been discussed at length during the trial, but in closing arguments, we just wanted to give the jurors a summary that they could easily remember and discuss during deliberations.

Finally, graphics that help explain the jury instructions themselves can be invaluable. For instance, you might want to put up slides of text pulls from the applicable law or instruction. You might want to provide brief tutorials on what the law means or what alternative criminal counts might require. You might even provide checklists that the jurors can use to keep track of the elements that are — or are not — present as they try to decide on a verdict.

Of course, these tools don’t just keep your jurors organized, which is in itself invaluable. They also show that you truly understand your case and that you’re willing to share that understanding with your jurors. And in the end that shows that while you may improvise with a flourish when you need to, you’re also very well-organized yourself.

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Litigation Legal Assistant

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Legal Assistance for Injury Related Issues and Illness Related Issues

Nursing is a new field, which is open to anyone that is willing to take up further education and training. This high-paying career is known as legal nurse consultation. Legal nurses work alongside with lawyers, when cracking cases that deal with injury related issues or illness related issues. Among the most common cases that require the help of a certified legal nurse is medical malpractice or product liability. A case like this one needs the first-hand knowledge of the legal nurse. With their certification on legal nursing, legal nurses advise attorneys the proper terms and procedures of their legal medical case. Other than attorneys, insurance companies hire legal nurses as their in-house advisors or consultants. If you are able to deliver a great job, you will be earning as much as $150 for each hour of your service.

There are different kinds of legal cases that need the expertise of a legal nurse. Cases that concern injury related issues may deal with personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, or toxic tort. On the other hand, illness related issues usually fall on cases like workers’ compensation or criminal. Certified legal nurses work with the entire litigation team of the client. Their medical training and expertise help lawyers come up with better evidences and arguments for the case. While there are legal nurses that serve as witnesses, there are also some that only help search for expert witnesses. Sometimes, a certified legal nurse may be asked to apply his or her forensic training on the case.

If you are looking forward to working within the field of legal profession, wherein you will be analyzing cases with injury related issues or illness related issues, you have to acquire proper education first. You have to graduate from a school or institution that offers courses on legal nurse consultation. Upon completion of the courses, you will be given an occupational certification that will permit you to proceed into a legal profession. The future of a legal nurse is assured with a job that has a high pay. As long as you are able to provide the comprehensive assistance, you will be earning much.

As a lawyer, your profession usually asks you to handle legal cases. While applying for a firm, you do not know the type of case that you will be handling. There are cases that require medical training and expertise, especially those with illness related issues and injury related issues. Since you are only capable of handing the legal aspects of the case, you require the assistance of a legal nurse. If you want to hire the services of a certified legal nurse, you can contact online service providers. Nurse Legals Consulting is a website that has a team of certified nurses that will be able to provide you with the legal medical support that you need to help you win your case.

Turning to Nurse Legals Consulting for legal cases, which deal with injury related issues and illness related issues, you will reap several benefits. You will learn basic medical issues and facts. You will be offered with aid on claim and case resolution. You will be taught the proper way to facilitate communication between different parties during medical-legal negotiations. You will also learn how to photograph the injuries of the patient or client, if the case is about injury related issues. The nurses of Nurse Legals Consulting will provide you with expert and in-depth research on treatments and conditions. There are several other legal nurse consultation services that are offered to lawyers hoping for medical-legal support.

Will I be able to get into a decent law school with a low GPA, but (somewhat) great LSAT score?

Graduated from a University of California school w/ a degree in Legal Studies/Political Science: 2.75 UGPA. LSAT score is 169. Currently working for a law firm in Los Angeles as a legal assistant – mostly doing litigation work. I’m applying to only CA schools and only the following so far: USF, Chapman, Southwestern & Western. I’m wondering if I should shoot for some more competitive schools or if I’m basically screwed because of my less than stellar undergrad performance.

I think that you should be able to get into the schools that you mentioned, but could apply to some more as well. I think your background in litigation makes you a good candidate, and you do have a relatively high LSAT even considering the low GPA. According to this site, http://officialguide.lsac.org/UGPASearch/Search3.aspx?SidString= you have a good chance at the three schools you listed, take a look at it and look at some more California schools! Make sure your personal statement is strong as well, and try to find some great people to write recommendations.Good luck!

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Ensuring a Successful Claim With a Motorcycle Accident Litigation Attorney

One of the most feared and tedious process that motorcycle accident claimants are wary of is the outcome of their cases once a court trial ensues. When filing a claim, there is no guarantee that the result of the case would go their way.

Any person claiming for damages will have these worries. For their best interest, they want nothing else than to win their cases without too much hassle and inconvenience.

Litigation is a legal process that can drag on for several months or even years. This could become too much of a burden for the claiming party.

Like any court proceedings, motorcycle litigation requires some degree of your commitment and trust. By hiring a competent and respectable motorcycle accident litigation attorney, you can heave a sigh of relief knowing that your case is in good hands. The only part that you will play in the process is to give your cooperation and support.

A big chunk of motorcycle accident litigations involves procedures that do not require your presence. However, there are three aspects of the process where you need to work hand in hand with your attorney. This includes your cooperation regarding the preparation of responses, deposition and deciding on the issue of settlement.

In general, motorcycle accident attorneys are aware that they need to quickly resolve your problem at the soonest possible time. They would see to it that they make the experience less stressful for you.

There are many reasons why motorcycle accident claims reach the litigation stage. Be reminded, though, that they are not related to the merits of your claim.

• Cases are filed because of the Statute of Limitations

• There is a need for further evaluation of your injuries

• A trial is needed for the other party to assess their case as well as study your claims

• Subpoenas needs to be issued so that the witnesses may be able to give appropriate testimonies

If you are afraid that litigation will make you lose your right to negotiate, your lawyer will make you understand that it will give you more reasons to file a case.

The truth of the matter is; settlement negotiations do not cease even when the trial starts. Both parties negotiate for an out of court settlement prior to the litigation.

Likewise, there are two reasons why most claims are being settled even before the start of trial. First, the other party may not have the budget to continue litigation. Second, the other party may have realized that settlement is more practical than litigation.

It is true that litigation can be stressful and costly. However, if that is the only way to claim what is rightfully yours, then you need to be prepared mentally and physically so that you can make the offenders pay for their wrongdoings.

Our personal injury defenders provide expert legal assistance for motorcycle accident victims in Los Angeles. For a free case evaluation, you may fill out our form found on our website.

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