I have been a trial lawyer for many years. Of course, I think the defendant’s lawyer, Ella, is much better than I. She is a great story teller. Fortunately, law is much more than argument style at closing, but she is incredible.
Never ever say to a jury, “this case is simple”, never. As a juror, I would think if this case is so simple then why am I here.? I’ve heard this argument used by many attorneys, and it is the worst thing. I think you can say, especially in an opening block of a closing argument.
That can sometimes be true. It can also be extremely effective, though, to tell the jury it's a simple case while making it seem like the other side is the one trying to make it more confusing than it needs to be. "This case is simple. They're trying to use all these big words to make you think it isn't."
@@RichardGardner-e6b Hey! I think I'm a little confused by the question. Are you asking if you, as an attorney, should prevent the other side from approaching your counsel table?
Thanks for the reply. Yeah so you said it was a way to show you control the court room touching opposing counsels table , so how would I, opposing counsel, combat that tactic or keep it from happening.
I am preparing my closing arg. for my courtroom advocacy class. I found this helpful-thank you!
I’m so glad it was helpful! Good luck!
I have been a trial lawyer for many years. Of course, I think the defendant’s lawyer, Ella, is much better than I. She is a great story teller. Fortunately, law is much more than argument style at closing, but she is incredible.
THANK OU LUKE YOU ARE TE GOAT
your closing arg parable technique helped me get a part as an attorney !!! :DD
i have one question, how do you connect “dots” to the jury’s??
Never ever say to a jury, “this case is simple”, never. As a juror, I would think if this case is so simple then why am I here.? I’ve heard this argument used by many attorneys, and it is the worst thing. I think you can say, especially in an opening block of a closing argument.
That can sometimes be true. It can also be extremely effective, though, to tell the jury it's a simple case while making it seem like the other side is the one trying to make it more confusing than it needs to be. "This case is simple. They're trying to use all these big words to make you think it isn't."
How would an opposing attorney on either side avoid allowing another to invade their space? To show control in that subtle manner.
Would you vocalize not to approach opposing counsel to show your control over the courtroom or how would you go about that.
@@RichardGardner-e6b Hey! I think I'm a little confused by the question. Are you asking if you, as an attorney, should prevent the other side from approaching your counsel table?
Thanks for the reply.
Yeah so you said it was a way to show you control the court room touching opposing counsels table , so how would I, opposing counsel, combat that tactic or keep it from happening.
@@Inergee23 You can’t! 😂 But you’re welcome to do it yourself.
@@mocktrialmasterclass tough 😂😂 thank you!
4:20 ---> "all yawl". Seriously?
@@atlas108 We’re from Tennessee, cut us some slack.