Section 9.10 Style

• Library: Civil Trial Practice 2015 Supp

E. (§9.10) Style

Every trial attorney has his or her own style, and there is no correct style or manner that can be taught or learned. There are very effective trial attorneys who are soft spoken, precise, and methodical. There are equally effective trial attorneys who are ebullient and emotional. The only advice that can be offered is to suggest to the trial attorney that juries inevitably detect dishonesty and feigned emotion. The wise trial attorney attempts to act and react naturally without forgetting...