the first time, this book gives you a privileged glimpse into the minds of the best trial lawyers in the country. In today's market place, you know you need to distinguish yourself from the pack.

This book offers a wealth of practical tips and shrewd observations about being a successful trial attorney from the best of the best. Get the competitive edge and save valuable time by reading the techniques of distinguished litigators gleaned from years of hands-on experience! Learn from the elite fraternity of America's best trial lawyers!

Topics and authors:

• Need for speed (Howard M. Acosta)
• Handling of biased juries (Gilbert Adams)
• Negotiating (John C. Allman)
• S.P.L.I.T. trends and the future (Joseph J. Asselta, J. Denny Shupe)
• Inexpensive demonstrations (Vincent Bartolotta)
• S.P.L.I.T. opening statements (Robert G. Begam)
• Hazardous chemicals (J. Michael Black)
• Psychology of trial (Lisa A. Blue)
• Demonstrative evidence (Frank L. Branson)
• Handling class action (James L. Branton)
• Trial presentations: my way (Daniel C. Cathcart)
• Second impact cases (Robert Celedonia)
• F.T.C.A. (Joseph T. Cook)
• Protecting the record (Philip H. Corboy)
• Alternate solutions to trial (Michael Curry)
• Conflicts (Tom H. Davis)
• Ten ways to avoid malpractice (Patricia A. Essoff)
• When Uncle Sam pays (Kathlynn G. Fadely)
• Elements of most closing arguments (Wayne Fisher)
• Mass class actions (George M. Fleming)
• Cross examination techniques (Bob Gibbins)
• Usage of consulting attorneys (Mark H. Goodrich)
• Lousy student, good lawyer (Brown Greene)
• Preparation of trial notebooks (Dicky Grigg)
• Stress management (J. Gary Gwilliam)
• Rail road crossing litigation (Dale Haralson)
• Spoliation of evidence (Russ M. Herman)
• Litigation as war, attorneys as warriors (John Scott Hoff)
• Picking the best jurors (John R. Howie)
• F.O.I.A. (J.D. Johnson)
• Preparing the clients to testify (Robert W. Killorin)
• D.O.H.S.A. (Juanita M. Madole)
• Defense settlement logic (Wallace E. Maloney)
• A manufacturer's money, product and reputation (Robert Martin)
• Defense tactics in discovery (William L. Maynard)
• Proving punitive damages (T. English McCutchen, III)
• Sports injury cases (Nick C. Nichols)
• Handling a major air disaster (Michael S. Olin)
• Cross a hostile witness (Rockne W. Onstad)
• Military procurement rules, safety: where liability hangs out, helpful hints, words of wisdom, tips on finding experts (Mike Papadakis)
• Handling the eggshell witness (Michael W. Perrin)
• Maximize your damage recovery (Scott S. Segal)
• Manufacturer, the problems, the defense (Michael Siboni)
• Scientific evidence since Daubert (Michael L. Slack)
• Information technology and the lawyer (Donald H. Slavik)
• Ersatz trials, ersatz juries (Broadus A. Spivey)
• Defending the military contractor (Ron A. Sprague)
• Federal preemption (Stuart J. Starry)
• Children traumatic injuries (James &
• >Power in your briefs (Thorrson)