Trial Lawyer Prep

How to Work in Your Trial Strategy with Your Client's Testimony [Ep137]


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In this episode, Elizabeth goes into crafting authentic client testimonies to enhance courtroom success. She emphasizes avoiding scripted testimonies that erode credibility and offers strategies to naturally integrate case themes into client testimonies. Elizabeth outlines three key steps: avoid making clients memorize phrases, review their past statements, and conduct prep sessions to help them organize thoughts on damages or liability. This approach ensures that testimonies subtly echo case themes, maintaining authenticity and strengthening trial strategies.

In this episode, you will hear:

  • Crafting authentic and impactful client testimonies for courtroom success
  • Avoiding pitfalls of scripted testimonies to maintain credibility
  • Integrating case themes into all trial stages, from jury selection to opening statements
  • Strategies for making client testimonies resonate with jurors
  • Emphasizing authenticity and emotional connection in witness preparation

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