The power trial method

The Power Trial Method, Second Edition, a unique, 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 nation's 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.

Where's the power? -- The PTM approach to a jury trial -- Understanding the theme thing -- Mastering trial preparation and set up -- What you need to know about openings -- The genuine way to fake an effective examination -- Some ideas for getting documents into evidence -- The best demonstrative exhibits -- Six objections you should know something about -- Dealing with expert witnesses -- Understanding the jury instruction process -- Closing arguments that work -- The end is near -- Appendices.