Case Analysis is the resource you need to effectively prepare for trial and build your most persuasive argument. This practical handbook shows you how to zero in on the points that will determine the outcome of your trial and construct a theory that maximizes your strengths while crushing those of your opponent.
In addition to a detailed case study presenting the Case Analysis method at work, this book contains sample voir dire questions and jury instructions plus an explanation of the factors that influence how jurors find arguments plausible—and how to use them to your advantage.
With Case Analysis, you will learn to confidently scrutinize and organize your evidence so that you can craft an argument with the highest impact.
- Foreword by Johnathan A. Rapping
- Introduction
- The Primary Case Example
- Determine the Outcome
- Develop the Facts—Create a Plausible, Persuasive Reality
- Tips to Prepare and Organize the Case
- Maxims for Attorneys for the Underdog
- Conclusion
- Appendices