Trial Practice Guidance, Opening Statements, Witnesses

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

Preparing a Winning Trial Strategy

U.S. Legal Support on 10/29/2024

Legal discovery often comprises the longest stage of casework—identifying evidence, developing timelines, and vetting witnesses. The facts, strengths, and weaknesses of a case provide puzzle pieces that attorneys identify and...more

How to Write an Engaging Opening Statement

U.S. Legal Support on 9/10/2024

First impressions are crucial—especially when you’re delivering an opening statement to a court of law, establishing and framing the crux of a case for judges and jurors when a trial begins. Clarity, conciseness, resonance,...more

The Basics of Opening Statements

Holland & Knight LLP on 2/13/2024

Litigation attorney Dan Small continues his insightful "Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series with a new episode focused on opening statements. Drawing from his extensive trial experience, Mr. Small offers practical tips...more

Compliment in Order to Persuade

Holland & Hart - Your Trial Message on 9/30/2021

I’ve got to say it: I think I have the best readers in the whole litigation-blogging space. You’re thoughtful, committed, and willing to reach out to me with feedback and ideas for new posts. Honestly, I don’t think I could...more

Be Thankful (Jurors Like You Better That Way)

Holland & Hart - Your Trial Message on 11/30/2020

In the current wave of this pandemic year, as many trials and in-person jury research projects are on hold, the social science research has continued. I’m thankful for that, and for this post, I want to appreciate a new study...more