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March 15, 2012
The six fundamentals of effectively conveying damages By Rick Kraemer and Alma Hawk In the last 15 years we have had the opportunity to work with Southern California’s most accomplished lawyers, both plaintiff and defense. Good lawyers realize that one of the keys to obtaining a successful verdict is taking the time to prepare the visual presentation of the case. Judges and juries appreciate damages presented in a concise, compelling and visually appealing format. While lawyers are very skilled in verbal argument, jurors as their audience, best absorb information visually. To effectively convey damages, a presentation should give a clear understanding of who & what was involved, where & when the events happened, and how the injury or series of events could have been prevented. All of this leads us to the why. Why should substantial damages be awarded? WHO In a decision to award damages, a judge or jury should personally identify with the plaintiff(s). By presenting a photo collage, we are able to construct a compelling portrait of the parties affected by the injury. It is important to have a client or family member involved in selecting these photos. When testifying, the demonstrative evidence will be more powerful […]
March 15, 2012
Note: “Around The Blawgs” spotlights and shares excerpts of noteworthy posts from among the The ABA Journal’s “Blawg 100.” From Persuasive Litigator: Personify Loss March 12, 2012 By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm Legal cases are about loss: asserting, proving, disputing, and defending against loss. Those who study and practice civil litigation have a strong interest in knowing how people comprehend and give meaning to loss, because that is what determines their reaction to your case. And current events provide a fitting, albeit tragic, example. On February 22nd, veteran wartime correspondent Marie Colvin was killed alongside French photographer Remi Ochlik by the Syrian government’s shelling of the city of Homs. The iconic reporter had spent her career covering conflicts in every imaginable hot spot: Iraq, Palestine, the Balkans, Chechnya, East Timor, Israel, and lost her left eye while covering the civil war in Sri Lanka. Wherever she was, she was far from the only one at risk, but she was there because she chose to put her life on the line to shine a light on stories that would otherwise be invisible. ip address . Her funeral mass is today in New York City. Visit Persuasive Litigator to read the complete post here.
March 12, 2012
Simplify and clarify your story for the jurors by using visuals to shine a spotlight on your best evidence By Rick Kraemer and Adam Shea “Please be good enough to put your conclusions and recommendations on one sheet of paper in the very beginning of your report, so I can even consider reading it.” — Winston Churchill With the preparation of any trial presentation, there are always three crucial components involved: the evidence, the technology, and (the most critical) delivering a clear story to the jury for the achievement of a verdict. Let’s call them the “what,” the “how” and the “why,” respectively. During the construction phase of a trial presentation, there’s an understandable tendency to pay more attention to the “what” and the “how.” But by shifting the focus away from the “what” and “how” and more toward the “why” you can and will create a more targeted and comprehensive presentation strategy that yields greater impact. Motivating a jury to get from A to B is a complex task. Jurors are subjected to bombardments of information, and have their own personal distractions with which to contend. Beyond the cultural and educational differences, people have different ways of learning and […]
February 29, 2012
Pictures may be worth a thousand words, but video has the potential to be worth millions – of dollars. Attorneys are winning record-breaking settlements and awards for their clients by using video presentations to effectively communicate the most important — and perhaps least tangible — element of their case: loss. When presenting damages, a well-executed video is simply the most powerful tool available to conclusively convey extent and consequence. Be it corporate mediators, opposing counsel, insurance adjuster or jury, video places the “decision makers” directly inside the plaintiff’s situation, delivering an incisive perspective of the liable party’s negative impact upon your client. And by providing the most accurate assessment of what the damages are worth, better ensures against the unfortunate possibilities of slower settlements or disproportionate awards. “A concise and compelling mediation video on damages eliminated all of the insurance company’s ‘wiggle room,’” says Gerald E. Agnew, of Torrance-based Agnew & Brusavich. But before grabbing a camera to make your next presentation that much more compelling, consider the following five factors as your foundation for using video to express damages — both in and out of court. Read the complete article here. domain server . Igilgometa .
February 24, 2012
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February 23, 2012
Media savvy jurors expect trial evidence to be visually engaging and presented in a dynamic, clear and cohesive manner. Consequently, lawyers are turning to professional consultants to help prepare their trial presentations. Since 1986, Executive Presentations has been the leader in providing Southern California’s top lawyers with powerful and effective courtroom presentations. Our consultants analyze cases and help determine the best way to break down even the most complex information into concise exhibits that the jury will understand and remember. Our areas of expertise include the production of black-and-white document blow-ups; professionally designed, full-color graphic boards; animations and 3D illustrations; interactive presentations; site and documentary video and photography. We utilize state-of-the-art technologies to create and configure digital trial systems that allow instant access to thousands of case documents, video clips and exhibits. Work is done in-house at our full-service production facility.