Typically, I get called in on cases where the attorney has a serious concern about how well their witness will do. They are doing or saying things that are clearly getting in the way of providing case-winning testimony, e.g., talk […]
The witness had been accused of hurting her 14-year-old stepson by grabbing him by the arm. When she insisted that she had not hurt him her voice was sharp, her sentences halting, and she kept breaking eye contact. She had […]
The chiropractor had the appearance of a kindly grandfather. He had built a practice that helped thousands of people in chronic pain. His reputation brought patients from all over the country to his clinic. With stunning results. But when he […]
Imagine that in every conversation, every meeting, every presentation, you move people from resistance to commitment. Imagine that you feel confident to speak up and speak out with your unique perspective, insights, and knowledge. Imagine that you routinely influence judges, […]
The wrongful termination case should have been a slam-dunk. The plaintiff, a top-producing executive in the financial industry was fired for a list of petty problems. It was clear her colleagues were jealous of her success and wanted to scavenge […]
One of the simplest ways to get the jury on your side, is to make sure that your case keeps answering a simple question for the jury – why? Yes, I know, it’s almost insulting to say this. But, too […]
In last month’s article I promised to teach you one of my best-kept secrets for getting better testimony from your witnesses – all of your witnesses. Witnesses Behaving Badly One of the biggest problems with witnesses is the unconscious things […]
Reporters talking about the optics of politics is pervasive these days. Maybe a politician has the best interests of his constituents in mind, but he or she doesn’t come across smoothly. The optics are bad, even though the substance is […]
Scared, angry, worried, talks too much, deer-in-the-headlights, or agitated. You probably routinely run into these witness behaviors when you’re embroiled in high-stakes or high-risk litigation. It’s frustrating. I know. Most clients are novices in this process and simply don’t have […]
Is this familiar? You’re worried about how your client will do at deposition. He strays off topic, rambles or rants. You know there are going to be problems if he gives away too much information to opposing counsel. You’ve coached […]
