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"This book should be a Bible for every trial lawyer-to-be...It is the food you eat to undertake the trial journey..." Joseph W. Cotchett, Esq. Within these pages, authors Tyler G. Draa, et al., bridge the mentor gap for the art of civil jury trial practice with the intent to preserve the Seventh Amendment right for all Americans to trial by jury. Unlike other books in the marketplace, this legacy law manual reflects decades of collective wisdom from four veteran litigators, one a sitting judge. Using examples from real cases, the anatomy of a trial is offered in full color, unlike the black and white limitations of textbook study. Mastering the Mechanics of Civil Jury Trials is an invaluable tool for aspiring and veteran trial attorneys, as well as anyone interested in learning the art of civil jury trials. The sequential mechanics of plaintiff or defendant representation is laid out clearly, with practice and planning in mind, gleaned from decades of real practice, including judicial comments throughout, covering: Reconnaissance, Pre-Trial Management, Voir Dire, Motions, Evidence, Cross and Direct Examination, Settlements, Arguments, -and every step in between that should be but is not taught in law schools. Numerous legal references apply, enhanced by exhaustively comprehensive state-by-state Appendices listing statutory rulings covering important aspects of trial, including: Peremptory Challenges, Evidentiary Hearings, Jury Instructions, Computer Animation & Other Simulations, Statutes Mirroring CCP 776, and Impeaching Experts With Learned Treatises. In true pay-it-forward fashion, a portion of author proceeds are designated to continuing education organizations and charitable causes.
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"The Santa Clara County Bar Association had been trying for over two decades to find the right materials for presenting a seminar on preparing for and conducting a civil jury trial. Tyler Draa's manual has been the best we have ever found to teach lawyers of all experience levels how to be an excellent litigator. To have a manual that covers the nuts and bolts of a civil jury trial from A to Z is an invaluable resource for every litigator. We are looking forward to Tyler using his book to present another compelling legal education seminar again." --Christine Burdick, Director, Chief Executive Officer & General Counsel, Santa Clara County Bar Association, California
." . . Whether you are a novice, an experienced trial attorney, or somewhere in between, Mastering the Mechanics of Civil Jury Trials is an essential read." --Vanessa Cotto, Review, Trial Magazine, May 2016, Copyright American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America
"Draa has produced a user-friendly guide that should be required reading for any attorney contemplating dipping a toe into the civil jury trial waters. As a bonus, it's also chock full of solid advice for any trial lawyer, even if his or her practice is limited to criminal cases whether by courts-martial or in federal or state courtrooms...This is a metaphorical 30,000-foot view of the civil trial. There isn't a lot of detailed "how to" tactics. Draa and company have chosen instead to send bigger, and more important, messages to the budding trial lawyer. This strategic approach emphasizes a global understanding of the civil trial process. It is in stark contrast to other trial "manuals . . " -- Mr. Thomas G. Becker, Col (Ret), USAF, Review, JAG, The Reporter
"Whether you are a new attorney just entering jury trial practice, an experienced jury trial attorney, or in between, Mastering the Mechanics is an essential read that will either get you started on your way to jury trial practice or provide a much needed refresher and new outlook on jury trial practice." --Barbara Ballard Woodcock, Esq., Review, The Florida Bar Journal
"Mastering the Mechanics breaks the complexity of the jury trial into basic components. In plain English, with understandable summaries, straightforward instructions, occasional numbered step-by-step directions and real-life examples, the authors describe "how-to" and "what-to-do" from pre-trial, through every step of trial, and post-trial motions and appeals...filled with practical tips that have value to new trial lawyers and are good reminders to the experienced professional...There are fundamental tips for presenting evidence, and even style before the jury...Many chapters include a' Judicial Comment' providing the judge's perspective on the subject...Mastering the Mechanics will help any lawyer make the trial engine zoom, to our clients' advantage." --David Gurnick, Esq., Lewitt Hackman, Review, San Fernando Valley Bar Association's Valley Lawyer
"Mastering the Mechanics of Civil Jury Trials is not only is a how-to, but a how-why resource book for the trial lawyer and law students. It is an essential guide for the novice lawyer who has to learn the why and how of civil trial practice and also for the more experienced lawyer who should always have a checklist of crucial trial practice information. It should be part of every civil trial lawyer's trial notebook." --Professor Barbara Barron, Co-director of Hofstra's Trial Techniques Program, Co-director of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy's (NITA)
"Mastering the Mechanics is practical, readable, and smart! I love the short, snappy chapters and the emphasis on civility and ethics, plus solid-gold guidance for lawyers. Bravo! Congratulations on a great book." --Lynn Duryee, Adjunct Professor, USFCA, Retired Superior Court Judge, Marin County, CA
"Mastering the Mechanics of Civil Jury Trials is an invaluable aid for those attorneys who desire to become trial lawyers. It is a practical, well-written guide that is itself a road map for trying a case. Reading and keeping this book as a constant companion will well serve the aspiring trial lawyer. It is both a knowledgable resource and a source of confidence." --John Ottobani, Esq., General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, Santa Clara University
"Every young lawyer should carry this practice manual in his or her briefcase as it is a step-by-step guide on how to try a case--from pre-trial briefs, to the use of challenges, to the opening statement and development of a theme. The manual includes everything from a guide to introducing evidence to closing argument. This book should be a Bible for every trial lawyer-to-be. Most importantly, it is a common-sense guide on what to do and when. It is the food you eat to undertake the trial journey. Unfortunately, we are not teaching these lessons in law school today." --Joseph W. Cotchett, Esq., Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, San Francisco, CA
"Tyler Draa and his co-authors have created a book that should be required reading for both budding and experienced trial lawyers alike. I would keep it on counsel table at trial, as unconventional as my approach at trial may be. The nuts and bolts are all there, as are tips for the more weathered, battle-hardened practitioner. I would recommend this book to any lawyer--even those who only occasionally--try cases before juries." --Jeffrey S. Mitchell, Esq., Mitchell Law Group, San Francisco, CA
"I have been a trial lawyer for over 30 years. Representing a client in court, in front of a jury, is complex and challenging. Tyler Draa and his compatriots have written a book that is the perfect distillation of the steps, strategies and mind-set needed to try a civil law suit, from the minute you walk into the court room until you thank the jury after finishing your closing argument. Any trial lawyer, whether just beginning a career, or beginning his or her 4th decade in the profession, will benefit greatly from the advice and approach presented in Mr. Draa's book. I highly recommend it." --Tim Hamilton, Esq., Walker, Hamilton & Koenig LLP, San Francisco, CA
"The authors have distilled many years worth of experiential learning and wisdom into this volume. Here is a way to learn much of the mechanics and customs of trying a case before entering the courthouse. Priceless for a new litigator, and an excellent refresher for anyone whose trial skills have become rusty." --Boone Callaway, Esq., Callaway & Wolf, San Francisco, CA
"As an expert I have worked with over 200 attorneys. Mr Draa's approach to witness preparation was the most thorough and comprehensive and enlightening I have yet encountered." --Mark M Jacobs, MD
"Draa's book is an important manual of basic and practical information about the mechanics of a civil jury trial. Unfortunately with fewer and fewer cases going to trial now this is vitally important to law students and civil attorneys of all level of experience. As an attorney who has tried over 150 civil jury trials, I can highly recommend it."--Gary Gwilliam, Esq., Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer, Oakland, CA
"In September 2014, I attended a CLE trial seminar presented by Tyler G. Draa, Maureen Harrington, Doris Cheng, and the Honorable Socrates Manoukian. The program was a tour-de-force, taking the beginning trial attorney through all aspects of trial preparation and advocacy. In a concise, practical, and informative presentation, Mr. Draa began by training attorneys in the basic skills needed to conduct an effective jury trial. He then transitioned to more advanced techniques, including the selection of a winning case theory, the use of exhibits, the effective examination of witness, and the effective response to evidentiary challenges and tricks. Mastering the Mechanics of Civil Jury Trials continues Mr. Draa's tradition of providing legal advocates with the critical training and instruction that our law schools so often fail to provide. It should be required reading for all attorneys, young and old." --Julian Pardo de Zela, Esq., Ropers Majeski Kohn Bentley, San Jose, CA
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