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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small zeroes in on the enemies of impactful closing arguments: disorganization and verbal clutter. He critiques the common pitfall of overloading jurors with unnecessary words, demonstrating how a streamlined approach can significantly bolster an argument's clarity and force. Mr. Small advocates for concise language and ditching legalese to maintain juror engagement and effectively drive home key points.
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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small zeroes in on the enemies of impactful closing arguments: disorganization and verbal clutter. He critiques the common pitfall of overloading jurors with unnecessary words, demonstrating how a streamlined approach can significantly bolster an argument's clarity and force. Mr. Small advocates for concise language and ditching legalese to maintain juror engagement and effectively drive home key points.

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