Jurors are strategically selected during voir dire, opening statements are meticulously crafted, and trial attorneys strive to make their clients as likable as possible. But don't forget to show some appreciation to your nearby courtroom clerk, too.
According to Judge Eric C. Taylor, who currently serves on the Los Angeles Superior Court, this can be the key factor in either gaining or losing the trust of jurors.
"It's hard to be liked, it really is," T...
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