Even if a San Francisco individual or business has a great court case and has prepared for litigation well, there is always the chance that a judge or jury may make a decision that is disappointing.In some cases, this may just have to be chalked up to the way life...
Civil Litigation
Offering representation in crisis situations
Anyone who follows the San Francisco Giants or other professional baseball teams knows that, at critical moments in the game, the manager may call for a relief pitcher, a pinch hitter or make other short-term changes in the roster.These do not necessarily mean another...
Preparing an expert witness for trial
Testifying at a trial can be stressful, even if the witness has testified before. If the jury senses the witness is unprepared, it is difficult to gain back confidence in that witness. Thorough preparation before trial may help avoid the damage an unprepared witness...
How trial attorneys persuade the jury
The main goal of a trial attorney is to persuade the jury or, in a bench trial, the judge. To achieve this, lawyers need more than logical arguments. Persuasion is more than convincing. This strategy uses both emotion and appeal to reason. Persuasion includes getting...
Preparing for testimony
When you are about to embark on litigation, one common source of substantial stress is testimony. However, proper preparation and explanation helps you feel confident and at ease, once you know what to expect. Deposition testimony is a little different than trial...