Law Practice
Feb. 19, 2019
Practice tips for a great opening statement
See more on Practice tips for a great opening statementTo paraphrase a George Burns line: The secret of a good opening statement is to have a good beginning and a good ending -- and to have the two as close together as possible.
Dan L. Stanford
Partner
Stanford & Associates, APC
Legal malpractice (specialist), litigation
2535 Camino Del Rio S #324
San Diego , CA 92108-3757
Phone: (619) 696-6160
Fax: (619) 354-5187
Email: dan@thelegalmalpracticefirm.com
USC Law School
Dan is a trial lawyer. He represents consumers of legal services against negligent lawyers statewide, and is a frequent author and lecturer on legal ethics and malpractice.
To paraphrase a George Burns line: The secret of a good opening statement is to have a good beginning and a good ending -- and to have the two as close together as possible.
Most trial consultants and legal writers will say that over 80 percent of jurors make up their minds after opening statements. What I believe is that most jurors have a strong sense of whose side they believe after opening statements, and they tend to give much greate...
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