Litigation
Oct. 27, 2001
Jurors Prefer Courteous Behavior by Counsel
The dilemma facing all lawyers, and certainly trial lawyers, is the question of how to behave toward one's opponent during trial. You may worry, "If I'm nice, she'll think I'm weak and walk all over me. It implies I view my opponent as superior. Better act tough.
The dilemma facing all lawyers, and certainly trial lawyers, is the question of how to behave toward one's opponent during trial. You may worry, "If I'm nice, she'll think I'm weak and walk all over me. It implies I view my opponent as superior. Better act tough. But, on the other hand, if I'm hard-nosed, it may cut off opportunities for coope...
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