Levine on Trial Advocacy:
Opening Statement
for California Law Practice

by Harvey R. Levine

Effective techniques for composing and delivering winning opening statements in civil jury trials, written by one of the nation's best known trial lawyers. A unique integration of law, tactics and psychology.

Summary of Contents
  • General Legal Principles Governing Opening Statements
  • The Decision-Making Process of Jurors
  • Case Theories and Themes
  • Utilizing Community Surveys, Focus Groups and Mock Jury Trials in the Design and Presentation of Opening Statements
  • Maximizing the Effectiveness of Opening Statements: Suggested Methodologies and Techniques
  • Developing and Utilizing a Case Overview
  • Presentation Order, Organizational Structure and Length of Opening Statements
  • Content of Opening Statements
  • Presentation of Opening Statements
  • Conduct During Opposing Counsel’s Opening Statement

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