In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small delves into the critical importance of establishing and relaying accurate measures of time, distance and speed in the courtroom. Mr. Small discusses the usefulness of demonstrative aids – such as stopwatches, tape measures or diagrams – and analogies or references to everyday objects to ensure the jury understands and believes your evidence.

In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses why demonstrative aids are critical in every case. Mr. Small shares why he believes simple demonstratives, when properly used, can deliver powerful messages.

In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the pros and cons of using technology in the courtroom. Mr. Small provides six helpful tips on how to put the electronic tools at your disposal to proper use as well as the importance of always having a backup plan.

In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small highlights seven basic ways to effectively show a document or other exhibit to the jury. Mr. Small shares why the implementation of these skills is necessary for trial lawyers in order to successfully communicate in court.

In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small sits down with Frank Vecella, principal at McKool Smith and former head of litigation for Ericsson, for an in-depth discussion on their experiences in trial law. Mr. Vecella provides insight into his years hiring trial counsel for Ericsson, why exuding credibility in the courtroom is so important, how to be the best trial lawyer you can possibly be, witness preparation and more. Listen to this episode for invaluable advice on how jurors and trial lawyers alike can thrive in the legal field.

In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small is joined by Jason Bloom, a jury consultant and the founder and president of Bloom Strategic Consulting Inc., for an interesting conversation on key lessons and takeaways for jury trials. Mr. Bloom shares how he came to be a jury consultant, “dos” and “don’ts” for trial lawyers when working with juries, the current state of juries as a whole and more.

In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small covers seven pitfalls of using technology in the trial setting. Mr. Small discusses ways in which technology can be a hindrance in the courtroom, rather than a help, when using as your principal resource.

In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small sits down with fellow litigation attorney Trish Rich for a conversation on the importance of civility in trial law. Their discussion takes a deep dive into the vital role civility and professional responsibility play in the profession. Ms. Rich also shares key experiences that helped shape her into the trial lawyer she is today, as well as advice for the next generation.

In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small is joined by intellectual property and litigation attorney Joshua Krumholz to discuss the ins and outs of trial law. With their extensive knowledge of the field, the conversation covers many interesting topics such as: the benefits of practicing mindfulness in the courtroom, Mr. Krumholz's experience teaching trial advocacy and litigation skills at the John Hogan Trial Academy, as well as a few of his favorite cases he’s handled and lessons to be learned from them. To wrap things up, he shares some parting wisdom for the next generation of trial lawyers.

In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small provides a checklist of the most common objections and their shorthand descriptions. Mr. Small shares why he believes this is a key component of being properly prepared in the courtroom, and how this skill set will help trial lawyers know when to pick their battles and save objections for when it truly matters.