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On the Jury Trial: Principles and Practices for Effective Advocacy, Second Edition

On the Jury Trial: Principles and Practices for Effective Advocacy, Second Edition - Paperback

by Thomas M. Melsheimer, Craig Smith
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Availability:In StockContributor:Thomas M. Melsheimer, Craig SmithPublish date:10/14/2025Pages:268
Language:EnglishPublisher:American Bar AssociationISBN-13:9781639056491ISBN-10:1639056491UPC:9781639056491Book Category:LawBook Subcategory:Trial Practice, Practical Guides, LitigationSize:9.06 x 5.91 x 0.79 inchesWeight:1.1905Product ID:SCQYB0WGQK

An essential easy-to-read guide for both new and seasoned courtroom lawyers.

Looking for fly-on-the-wall insight into world-class trial preparation and strategy? Here it is.

A behind-the-scenes tour of the inner workings of the judicial process? On the Jury Trial: Principles and Practices for Effective Advocacy, Second Edition has you covered. Its combination of advice, illustration, and commentary is every bit as valuable as it is unique. Topics include voir dire, opening statement, preparing witnesses, cross examination, using exhibits, closing argument, jury research, and more, with excellent examples and "do's and don'ts" provided throughout.

Every litigator should have this book on the shelf, no matter the state in which they practice.

Language:EnglishPublisher:American Bar AssociationISBN-13:9781639056491ISBN-10:1639056491UPC:9781639056491Book Category:LawBook Subcategory:Trial Practice, Practical Guides, LitigationSize:9.06 x 5.91 x 0.79 inchesWeight:1.1905Product ID:SCQYB0WGQK

Tom Melsheimer has been described by American Lawyer as "one of the most sought-after trial lawyers in the country" and as a "celebrated storyteller" by another national publication. After more than 35 years of trying civil and criminal cases, he has received numerous honors including Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Texas chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Dallas Bar Association. He is a Fellow in both the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the American College of Trial Lawyers. Tom serves as co-chair of Winston & Strawn's global Litigation Department.

Justice Craig Smith was elected to the Texas Fifth District Court of Appeals in 2020. That position follows 14 years of service as judge of the 192nd District Court in Dallas County, where he was recognized as Trial Judge of the Year by the Dallas chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates and was elected president of the Texas Association of District Judges in 2010. Before taking the bench, Justice Smith was an accomplished Texas trial lawyer for more than 25 years.


Publisher: American Bar Association

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Thomas M. Melsheimer, Craig Smith

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Thomas M. Melsheimer, Craig Smith

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