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The Power Trial Method, a unique, new, easy-to-read trial skills primer, begins with a simple question about jury Who has the power in the courtroom to decide whether you win or lose? David J. F. Gross and Charles F. Webber, two of the nations most highly regarded trial lawyers, developed this material to introduce new litigators to the trial process and to reduce the anxiety associated with jury trials by emphasizing key methods of persuasion and presentation. The Power Trial Method begins by discussing why attorneys need to focus on power in the courtroom. Gross and Webber describe how to assess the trial judges use of power and how to persuade the jury to use its power. The authors examine the importance of a trial theme and how to create fairness points. Most of the anxiety about trials, according the Gross and Webber, is caused by the fear of forgetting something. The authors outline the basic tasks involved in trial preparation, what written materials are needed, how to set up a courtroom for trial, and what to include in your trial notebooks and trial box. The book addresses a wide variety of trial skills, including how to present your opening statement, examine witnesses, i
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Common subject areas: medicine, law, business, engineering.
- Author
- David J. F. Gross, Charles F. Webber
- Publisher
- LexisNexis / National Institute for Trial Advocacy
- Published
- 2003
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781556817700
- Category
- law
- Subjects
- Law
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
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