1. Focus on the heart of your case. Find ways to illustrate your theme and theory and the most important points.
2. Brainstorm about ways to show the things you intend to argue. Learn about spreadsheets, bullet points, tables, graphs, charts and the like.
3. KISS. Be accurate. Be fair. Be clear.
4. Proof read and edit.
5. Go big. If you are using photographs or diagrams, they should be as big as necessary for everyone to see.
6. Bring enough to share. If you intend to hand out copies, have enough for everyone.
7. Rehearse briefly with each witness who will use demonstrative evidence in court.
8. Know the foundation. Check the rules of evidence. Anticipate possible objections.
9. Consider Murphy’s Law.
10. Be an advocate, not an entertainer. Overkill hurts.
Domestic Diversions
1. Good counsel on matters of relationships, families and family law. 2. The efforts of good people working together to advance the mind, arouse the heart, and amuse the spirit.
