As a trial attorney, your opening statement is one of the most crucial parts of your case. We wrote a book about opening statements and offered webinars about opening statements. The opening statement sets the tone for the entire trial and can make or break your case. That's why it's so important to get it right. One way to ensure that your opening statement is effective is to enlist the help of a trial consultant. Here are 10 reasons why you should ask your trial consultant to write a draft, maybe only the first draft, of your opening statement. 1. Experience Trial consultants have years of experience working on cases just like yours. They know what works and what doesn't when it comes to opening statements. By tapping into their expertise, you can be sure that your opening statement will be effective. 2. Fresh Perspective Sometimes, as an attorney, you can get too close to the case. You've been working on it for weeks, if not months, and it can be hard to see the forest for the trees. A trial consultant can bring a fresh perspective to your case and help you see it in a new light.
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