McElhaney on Litigation

98 ABA Journal McElhaney on Litigation articles.

The Plain Truth: Go for Simple Words if You Want to Communicate Effectively

Sep 1, 2012 7:40 AM CDT

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Better Never than Late: Fix the Problem If You’re Always Running Behind in Your Work

Aug 1, 2012 7:10 AM CDT

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Don’t Be Seduced: Falling in Love with Your Case Means You Won’t See Its Shortcomings

Jul 1, 2012 7:50 AM CDT

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Good Memories: Use the Right Words to Help the Jury Remember Key Facts of Your Case

Jun 1, 2012 7:59 AM CDT

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Direct Answers: Examining a Witness Is Telling a Story—So Make It a Good One

May 1, 2012 7:49 AM CDT

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Finding Your Why: Present Your Case So That It Fits What the Jury Wants to Believe

Apr 1, 2012 8:30 AM CDT

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Order in the Court: Fear Is the Biggest Obstacle to Effectively Organizing Your Case

Mar 1, 2012 9:10 AM CST

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See It Now: Past Events Seem More Real When They’re Described in Present Tense

Feb 1, 2012 9:10 AM CST

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More Than Just Words: This Is What It Really Means to Talk Like a Lawyer

Jan 1, 2012 9:00 AM CST

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Enter Angus: His Initial Words of Wisdom Focus on Cross-Examining Expert Witnesses

Dec 1, 2011 9:20 AM CST

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No Laughing Matter: Failing the Giggle Test Might Leave You Crying

Nov 1, 2011 8:09 AM CDT

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The Burden of Reasonable Doubt: When a Standard Designed to Protect Defendants Actually Hurts Them

Oct 1, 2011 8:20 AM CDT

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Play by the Rules: There Is a Right Way to Make Objections

Sep 1, 2011 7:30 AM CDT

Illustration by John Schmelzer

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It’s a Gift: Evasive Witnesses Are Doing You a Favor if You Know to Take Advantage

Aug 1, 2011 7:00 AM CDT

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Experts Will Tell You a Lot in Depositions if You Ask the Right Questions

Jul 1, 2011 7:40 AM CDT

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