Trial Guides

11/24/2025

The tip of the day for November 24th, 2025, comes from Jim Perdue's book “Courtroom Storytelling”. Get your copy today: https://tr.ee/azbuR5

“Avoid the evidence will show or we will call as a witness. Instead, tell the story of the case— what happened to whom, who the defendant is, and why you've sued them."

11/21/2025

The tip of the day for November 21, 2025, features Bill Barton sharing a quote from his book, “Recovering for Psychological Injuries.” Get your copy today: https://tr.ee/JXgcts

“If the defendant is a large corporation, explain that it is only a creature of paper, a money thing, an investment. It has no heartbeat and no body temperature. Its only vital signs are a profit-and-loss statement. This paper creature knows no tears. It is neither inherently moral nor immoral. It understands only profit; it exists only for profit."

11/20/2025

The tip of the day for November 20th, 2025, comes from Keith Mitnik's book “Deeper Cuts: Systems that Simply Work from Winning Workups to Thumbs-Up Verdicts”. See how to avoid common pitfalls, protect your clients, and use proven deposition systems to win—get Keith Mitnik’s Deeper Cuts: https://tr.ee/gGBK7Y

“While defense witness depositions are about gathering soundbites and intel, depositions of your witnesses are about helping them put their best foot forward and not step in pitfalls. It's about mapping out safe passage to a successful outcome."

11/19/2025

The tip of the day for November 19th, 2025, comes from Courtney Rowley & Theresa Bowen Hatch's book “Trial by Woman”. Get your copy today: https://tr.ee/gGBK7Y

“It takes too much energy to be anyone other than ourselves. And people can tell when we're not being ourselves. When we're not being authentic and true to who we really are and what we value, we are not trustworthy."

11/18/2025

The tip of the day for November 18th, 2025, comes from Michael Neff's book “Advanced Premises Liability: A Guide Through Trial”. Get your copy today: https://tr.ee/6XfDfC

“Assessing Foreseeability means looking at more than the incident. It means you have to look at what happened and what didn't happen before the incident. And that leads to why the incident occurred in the first place."

11/17/2025

The 3rd edition of Mark Kosieradzki’s “30(b)(6): Deposing Corporations, Organizations & the Government” is officially available for preorder! Preorder your copy now: https://tr.ee/oi54mr

This release features a complete rewrite of the section on using 30(b)(6) testimony at trial and updates on how FRCP 30(b)(6) has been adopted across all 50 states. This new edition provides the strategies, analysis, and case law you need to navigate from deposition to verdict.

Whether you’re a seasoned attorney or just starting out, get the evidence your cases need with the essential guide trusted by legal leaders nationwide. Don’t settle for outdated resources; equip yourself with the latest insights and take your litigation skills to the next level!

11/17/2025

The tip of the day for November 17th, 2025, comes from Edward Capozzi's book “The Domino Theory Second Edition”. Master every phase from discovery through trial, including decisive strategies for handling medical experts—find actionable tips in "The Domino Theory": https://tr.ee/K7Lgyl

“Discovery deposition of defense medical experts give you a preview of a doctor you may have to cross-examine in a courtroom someday. It doesn't hurt to see him and question him [...] even just to learn his demeanor, whether he is evasive, or whether he will even answer the questions you ask. A discovery deposition is an extra weapon you will have when you get to trial."

11/14/2025

The tip of the day for November 14th, 2025, comes from James McComas's book “Dynamic Cross-Examination: A Whole New Way to Create Opportunities to Win”. Get your copy today: https://tr.ee/6jX05w

“Although jurors play a low-profile role prior to deliberations and verdict, we'll notice, if we pay attention to them, that they are nevertheless communicating actively and frequently. Their degree of focus, facial expressions, and body language toward the witness speak silent volumes."

11/13/2025

The tip of the day for November 13th, 2025, features Rick Friedman sharing a quote from his book “Becoming a Trial Lawyer: A Guide for the Lifelong Advocate”. Find practical advice for career growth, personal happiness, and courtroom success. "Becoming a Trial Lawyer" offers insights for advocates at any stage: https://tr.ee/JXgcts

“Reading books and articles, attending CLE workshops, and watching videos will expose you to more trial technique options than a busy lawyer could ever encounter in court during a lifetime of practicing law."

11/12/2025

The tip of the day for November 12th, 2025, features Lisa Blue sharing a quote from her book with Robert Hirschhorn, “Conducting Voir Dire”. Get your copy today: https://tr.ee/dGzP2j

“By ending strong, you invigorate the jury panel, leaving members feeling empowered about their civic duty to serve as a juror. This is the time to circle back to the theme of your case that you first introduced at the very start of voir dire."

11/11/2025

The tip of the day for November 11th, 2025, comes from the on-demand video “Using Rules of the Road” from Patrick Malone, Mike Kelly, Louise Lipman, Jim Lees, Zoe Littlepage, and Cliff Atkinson. Access over seven hours of proven methods for case analysis, witness prep, cross-examination, opening statements, and more—get the complete Using Rules of the Road series: https://tr.ee/TsyjFP

“Cases are about moral worthiness of the individual who is hurt compared to the individual who did the hurting. We need to think about how we put our person out there as a person of moral worth."

11/10/2025

New Book on Preorder! Seven Disciplines for Successful Firms: Proven Strategies for Scaling a Personal Injury Law Firm by Chad Dudley.

Discover actionable principles and proven systems designed to help law firms grow, increase profitability, and stay ahead in today’s competitive landscape. Preorder now to secure your copy and bring transformative change to your practice.

Key Takeaways:
– Strategies for sustainable growth in any law firm
– Practical frameworks to improve efficiency and profitability
– Guidance for building a team and processes that last
– Insights for navigating challenges and scaling successfully

Preorder today: https://tr.ee/JXgcts

In The Seven Disciplines for Successful Firms, trial lawyer, founder, and CEO Chad Dudley shares seven rules for growing your law firm.