Trial Stories
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Publication Date
12-4-2007
Abstract
This book tells the stories of nine iconic trials. The themes of these cases include treason, racial justice, the death penalty, fraud, personal rights, women’s rights, product safety, and corporate misdeeds. The chapters show lawyers at work, creating a relationship with a litigant seeking justice, and then taking that claim into the courtroom. These chapters are excellent vehicles for teaching all the elements of trial advocacy, including jury selection, opening statement, direct and cross-examination, use of expert testimony, and closing argument. The book shows us that advocacy does make a difference, and that advocacy skills can be taught and learned.
ISBN
9781599411194
Last Page
480
Publisher
Foundation Press, Thomson/West
City
New York, NY; St. Paul, MN
Recommended Citation
Davis, Angela and Tigar, Michael, "Trial Stories" (2007). Books. 74.
https://digitalcommons.wcl.american.edu/facsch_bks/74