{"product_id":"the-power-trial-method-ptm-9781556817700","title":"The Power Trial Method: Ptm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Power Trial Method  a unique  new  easy-to-read trial skills primer  begins with a simple question about jury trials: Who has the power in the courtroom to decide whether you win or lose? David J. F. Gross and Charles F. Webber  two of the nations most highly regarded trial lawyers  developed this material to introduce new litigators to the trial process and to reduce the anxiety associated with jury trials by emphasizing key methods of persuasion and presentation. The Power Trial Method begins by discussing why attorneys need to focus on power in the courtroom. Gross and Webber describe how to assess the trial judges use of power and how to persuade the jury to use its power. The authors examine the importance of a trial theme and how to create fairness points. Most of the anxiety about trials  according the Gross and Webber  is caused by the fear of forgetting something. The authors outline the basic tasks involved in trial preparation  what written materials are needed  how to set up a courtroom for trial  and what to include in your trial notebooks and trial box. The book addresses a wide variety of trial skills  including how to present your opening statement  examine witnesses  introduce evidence  use demonstrative exhibits  make objections  deal with experts  handle jury instructions  give your closing argument  and conclude your trial. The appendices contain valuable sample documents for the young attorney such as excerpts from The Federal Rules of Evidence  a sample exhibit list  a special verdict form  a sample opening statement  a sample expert witness examination  and two sample closing arguments. Throughout the book  Gross and Webber point out the pitfalls that can occur during a trial and how an attorney can react to them. They include dozens of humorous and insightful examples of what to do and not do during a trial. The reader can laugh and learn at the same time while reading this memorable  concise trial practice manual. The Power Trial Method can make you a better trial lawyer  one who is more prepared and better able to react to the power sources at trial.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67930252869685,"sku":"ByrdShop_1556817703","price":100.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781556817700.jpg?v=1794208036","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-power-trial-method-ptm-9781556817700","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}