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Sep. 20, 2016

The art of the opening statement

Nothing in the practice of law compares to the sheer drama of standing before a judge and jury to make a passionate and persuasive call for justice.

John C. Hueston

Partner
Hueston Hennigan LLP

620 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach , CA 92660

Phone: 949-226-6740

Email: jhueston@hueston.com

Yale Law School; New Haven CT

John has represented Fortune 500 companies and governments as lead counsel in their most challenging and high-profile cases and investigations. His work has ranged from winning and defeating multibillion-dollar actions to terminating some of the nation's most significant regulatory and criminal investigations and cases.

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ART OF THE TRIAL

Nothing in the practice of law compares to the sheer drama of standing before a judge and jury to make a passionate and persuasive call for justice. After years of delving into arcane facts and law, it is time to decide what is truly critical for your trial narrative and to engage the hearts and minds of the jurors. It is your moment to establish a personal rapport and superior credibility with the jury. Every trial attorney h...

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