Trial Advocacy Before Judges, Jurors, and Arbitrators (American Casebook Series)

Trial Advocacy Before Judges, Jurors, and Arbitrators (American Casebook Series)

This widely adopted book has become the preeminent advocacy text for law students and lawyers. The chapters extensively explore planning and preparation, procedures and motions, evidence and objections, direct and cross examinations, the use of exhibits, opening statements and summation, jury selection, and verdicts and appeals. These chapters enable students and attorneys to develop as highly competent, responsible, and ethical trial lawyers. They will learn how to thoroughly prepare and present civil and criminal cases in state and federal courts and to be productive advocates in judicial, arbitral, and administrative law forums. Included QR codes unlock an interactive version of the book that answers questions, provides strategic and tactical ideation, and demonstrates how AI can make advocacy more efficient and effective. This Edition continues to cover the strategies, tactics, and techniques applicable to advocacy cases and provides examples and illustrations of successful advocates. Materials include the evidentiary impact of electronic information, contemporary computer-generated exhibits, and modern foundations for the introduction of emails and social network communications. Examples from history, literature, films, and the arts demonstrate advocacy skills in an interesting and relevant manner that makes learning advocacy both highly educational and entertaining. This Edition also demonstrates how Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) can help students and lawyers streamline trial preparation, including refining arguments, enhancing cross-examinations, and improving jury presentations. A companion Supplement contains complete transcripts of a civil jury trial, an arbitration, and an administrative hearing along with the federal rules of evidence and selected rules of procedure.