Domestic Diversions

Effective trial advocacy requires powerful themes

Trial preparation is much simpler when you summarize the case file into a few simple documents

It is not enough that the doors of the temple of justice are open; it is essential that the ways of approach be kept clean

Clear heads, sounds hearts, full minds, with point may speak

a concession to the shortness of life

The record is redolent with familiar dogmatic assertions by experts equally confident of contradictory contentions

almost the only method of eliciting truth

the ultimate measure of testimonial worth is quality and not quantity

The statement is aided by dramatic reinforcement

Can you explain your basic theory in 30 seconds? What headline would you write if the story were to appear in the newspaper?

when both characters are united in the same person, human genius has approached as near perfection, as it may. They are kindred arts, and flourish best in the neighborhood of each other

Oh, dear no. He was a peculiarly plain boy. He was, unfortunately, extremely ugly. I pitied him for it.

blunt the effect of the well-credentialed expert

depositions are most likely to be used as negotiating tools rather than trial bombshells

Whether by six months or 20 years, your reputation will precede you.