8 Basics 3 of 8 - Words

Good trial lawyers sound like people. Not like lawyers. At trial you want to be calm, relaxed and in complete control. To be calm, relaxed and in complete control you must be confident in what you are about to do. To be confident in what you are about to do, you must practice. While all hell may break loose at trial, have at least 80% down cold before your trial begins. Practice what you’re going to say and how you’re going to say it. Since you’ll use words to try your case, today’s talk is about a couple of word basics. After choosing your words and putting in the work, trying your case will feel as natural to you as walking down a path. A path that, for now at least, you’ve chosen.