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On the Jury Trial

By: Thomas M Melsheimer, Craig Smith
Narrated by: David Diamond
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Publisher's summary

Two outstanding Texas trial lawyers - one now an equally respected district judge - have written On the Jury Trial, a “must-have” reference for any trial lawyer aspiring to excellence or seeking to maintain it. Topics include voir dire, opening statement, preparing witnesses, cross examination, using exhibits, closing argument, jury research, and more, with excellent examples and “dos and don’ts” provided throughout. Think of this audiobook as the senior law partner’s memo to associates on how to really try a case.

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? This audiobook has you covered. Its combination of advice, illustration, and commentary is every bit as valuable as it is unique. Every litigator should have this audiobook downloaded, no matter the state in which they practice.

©2017 Thomas M. Melsheimer and Craig Smith (P)2018 Redwood Audiobooks

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"Melsheimer and Smith are legal superstars and On the Jury Trial is the best new trial and courtroom handbook." (Alan Albright, Bracewell LLP)

“Offers concrete, helpful and insightful advice to both young and experienced trial lawyers alike." (Law360)

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Seems good but the robo voice is piercing.

Content is great but something with the voice or recording quality just goes right through me. I can’t listen to it for 8 hours. I just can’t.

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great book.

there are lots of practical tips that can be applied immediately. I especially like the section on preparing your witness for deposition, but the whole book is excellent.

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Excellent Book

As a lawyer early in my trial career, this book has given me invaluable insights and practical tips for handling my cases.

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Very knowledgeable and experienced trial lawyers break down trial advocacy piece by piece.

Excellent trial summary by experienced practitioners. Covers everything trial related from A to Z.   A good read with solid tips and practical advice.

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Succinct, common tactics, with a maddening parrot!

The advice on advocacy is fair enough: quick and clean; after which, the narrator delivers court dialogue, and unnecessarily, and as if to drive us mad, repeats, "Question," "Answer," ad nauseum.
Holy God. Torturous!

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Excellent substance and delivery.

I am an aspiring lawyer and I thought this book was very insightful and informative. It is put together in a manner that flows very well.

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