Trial Practice Guidance, Expert Testimony, Trial Attorneys

Podcast - Part II: The Do’s and Don’ts of Demonstratives

Holland & Knight LLP on 7/18/2025

In the second part of this special guest episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small interviews Scott Duval, managing director at FTI Consulting, about the practical aspects of...more

Podcast - Persistence and Determination

Holland & Knight LLP on 7/15/2025

In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the evolution of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) statute. As a young lawyer with the U.S....more

Trial Preparation Through a Strategic Lens

IMS Legal Strategies on 7/9/2025

We know that successful trial outcomes are rarely the result of a single, game-changing moment. Instead, they are built on preparation, precision, and the cumulative impact of small, strategic decisions. In a recent IMS...more

Podcast - How Do You Define Success?

Holland & Knight LLP on 6/24/2025

In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer’s Handbook," litigation attorney Dan Small reflects on the question of what it truly means to "win" in the courtroom, sharing insights from his experience prosecuting the Farmers Export...more

Podcast - Part II: Being an Expert Is a Lonely Business

Holland & Knight LLP on 6/6/2025

In the second part of this special guest episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small interviews Ian Ratner, CEO of GlassRatner and B. Riley Advisory Services. Together they delve...more

Scientific Testimony: Don’t Rely on Shortcuts

Holland & Hart - Your Trial Message on 7/17/2020

As a twice-weekly blog writer focusing on the social science of legal persuasion, I am thankful that during this medical emergency, the research has kept coming. Even as restaurants, bars, beaches, and schools have been shut...more