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16 books to read if you want to become a better trial lawyer
 
 



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Modern Trial Advocacy: Analysis and Practice
Steven Lubet

National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 2004

A Litigation Essential

+ The Theory of Trial Advocacy Explained
+ 3rd edition dated 2004-05 replaces 2nd edition dated 1997-11

I bought this book after reading another review stating how superior it was to Mauet's "Trial Techniques." The review was correct. This book can assist the new litigator or can help polish the style of an experienced one. I recently had the opportunity to attend a NITA Trial School and see the ...
  
  











  



  
How to Do Your Own Focus Groups: A Guide for Trial Attorneys
David Ball

Natl Inst for Trial Advocacy, 2000

Every Trial Lawyer Needs this Book

This book is essential for all trial lawyers. If your case does not justify the expense of a jury consultant, this book explains everything you need to do to conduct your own mock jury prior to trial. The author provides valuable insights into how to conduct a mock jury trial so that the results ...
  
  











  



  
Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges
Antonin Scalia, Bryan A. Garner

Thomson West, 2008

The Bible of Brief Writing

+ A glimpse of litigation lingo
+ Ah Scalia

I'll be brief (no pun intended). If you are a lawyer or law student who wants to write better and more persuasive briefs - buy or borrow this book! I've completely changed my legal writing style after reading Judge Scalia and Garner's book.
  
  











  



  
How Judges Think
Richard A. Posner

Harvard University Press, 2008

Brlliant and fun analysis of how judges actually decide cases

+ Excellent Analysis But Needs Some Editing!
+ Posner the Judge on How Judges Think
+ Posner' most important book for the general public
  
  











  



  
The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court
Jeffrey Toobin

Doubleday, 2007

Well written story of fascinating people

+ A masterpiece , a must read for every american
+ Tremendous Insight
+ Interesting History
+ The Wind Blows
  
  











  



  
David Ball on Damages: The Essential Update, A Plaintiff's Attorney's Guide for Personal Injury and Wrongful ...
David Ball

National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 2005

Awesome - value of this book cannot be overstated

+ How it's done
+ Highly recommended for any trial attorney
+ The Best Guide on Damages
+ Damages review
  
  











  



  
Winning at Trial
D. Shane Read

National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 2007

Finally, A Trial Practice Book For The 21st Century

+ Winning at Trail - an appropriate title
+ A Well Written, Well Presented Exposition of Trial Advocacy
+ A Must Have for Trial Attorneys!
+ great resource for trial lawyers and students alike
  
  











  



  
The How-To-Win Trial Manual - 4th Edition
Ralph Adam Fine

JurisNet, Inc., 2008

the best hands down

+ Great Book!
+ A Superb Nutshell on Trial Skills
+ What I have been looking for. This is the best!
+ enlightening book
  
  











  



  
How to Argue & Win Every Time: At Home, At Work, In Court, Everywhere, Everyday
Gerry Spence

St. Martin's Griffin, 1996

Well done

+ This Book Works in Real Life..
+ Very helpful

I was not a big fan of lawyers until I read this book. What a helpful and wonderful persepctive in dealing with anyone anywhere. The use of real world examples is dead-on.
  
  











  



  
Bergman's Trial Advocacy in a Nutshell, 4th (Nutshell Series) (In a Nutshell (West Publishing))
Paul Bergman

West Group, 2006

A Concise and Very Clear Explanation of Trial Advocacy

Bergman's book is a very handy reference for law students and beginning lawyers. The book discusses many of the skills needed for the courtroom in a clear and concise manner (true to its title). The book emphasizes the importance of telling the jurors a story at trial instead of just reciting ...
  
  











  



  
Trial: Advocacy Before Judges, Jurors, and Arbitrators
Roger S. Haydock, John Sonsteng

West Group Publishing, 2004

A Good Overview of Trial Advocacy

This book takes students through all the major topics of trial advocacy from jury selection to closing argument. Chapter One introduces students to the key phases of trial by pretending that a fictional story written in 1937, The Devil and Daniel Webster, actually was a trial. There is also a ...
  
  











  



  
The Winning Brief: 100 Tips for Persuasive Briefing in Trial and Appellate Courts
Bryan A. Garner

Oxford University Press, USA, 2004

Helpful quick refernce

+ Outstanding
+ The best book on writing PERIOD

I am currently a law student, this book provides some insightful ideas and is useful because it doesn't require an hour of reading to pick out helpful relevant tips. All the 100 tips are outlined in the front and back cover so you can skim for something specific and go to it and read it. The ...
  
  











  



  
McElhaney's Trial Notebook, Fourth Edition
James W. McElhaney

American Bar Association, 2005

Very Witty and Wise Advice

+ Back to Basics and Glad of It!
+ Good Practical Advice
+ McElhaney's Magic
  
  











  



  
The New Yorker Book of Lawyer Cartoons
New Yorker

Knopf, 1993

No Holds Barred: Lawyer Humor Requires Visuals

+ Reflections of the way law's going to be
+ Amusing New York cartoons regarding those pesky lawyers
+ A very funny book.
  
  











  



  
Trials: Strategy, Skills, And the New Powers of Persuasion (Coursebook)
Thomas A. Mauet

Aspen Publishers, 2004

Good Transaction

Book came very fast and was in great condition. Very helpful book for trial ad
  
  











  



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