Law Practice,
Civil Litigation
Jun. 15, 2011
Professional Tools for Litigators: Closing Arguments
Practice tips on how to plan and deliver your closing argument.
James P. Gray
ADR Services Inc.Business and commercial contracts, real estate, construction, employment, PAGA, probate, legal malpractice
19000 MacArthur Blvd #550
Irvine , CA 92612
Phone: (949) 863-9800
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Email: jimpgray@sbcglobal.net
USC Law School
James is a retired judge of the Orange County Superior Court, a private mediator and arbitrator with ADR Services Inc., the author of "Wearing the Robe: the Art and Responsibilities of Judging in Today's Courts" (Square One Press, 2009), and the 2012 Libertarian candidate for vice president, along with Gov. Gary Johnson as the candidate for president.
The opening statement in a trial should be treated like the preview of a movie, the trial like the movie itself, and the closing argument like a review of the movie that has just been screened. But contrary to the opening statement, it is fully appropriate to argue the significance of the evidence that has been admitted, and that is what you should do.
Here are some suggestions about how to plan and deliver your closing arguments. Just as you were mindful of the theory of y...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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