As senior trial counsel for the nation’s largest plaintiff firm, Morgan & Morgan, Keith Mitnik’s methods have been battle-tested in every type of case from small auto cases to eight-figure medical malpractice cases—not to mention business litigation, entertainment law, and tobacco cases. In just under five hours, Mitnik provides a plethora of cutting-edge insights and tactics you can begin immediately adopting in your next case. Mitnik discusses cross-examination, voir dire, opening statement, closing argument, information management, and damages models that will help you confidently seek maximum justice for your clients.
This lecture expands upon concepts in his book, Don’t Eat the Bruises, and addresses the following topics and more:
Mitnik on Voir Dire (81 Minutes)
Getting jurors to self-identify their bias
Using analogies to maximize challenges for cause
Becoming comfortable discussing damages
Discussing noneconomic damages in voir dire
Discussing the burden of proof
Putting surveillance in context before the jury sees it
Mitnik on Tort Reform and Early Trial Challenges (60 minutes)
Addressing invisible injuries with jurors
Handling cases with little to no property damage
Selecting powerful words and introducing recognizable phrases in opening statement
Mitnik on Cross-Examination and Analogy (64 Minutes)
Foreshadowing cross-examination in voir dire and opening
Admitting your client's pre-existing conditions
Dismantling the defense’s attack on letters of protection
Asking winning questions in your direct examinations
Mitnik on Storytelling Before and During Trial (82 Minutes)
"What were your key takeaways from the program? KM methods are easily understood and usable by any lawyer of any skill level. Which topics did you find least valuable and why? All. But the examples he gives for a variety of topics are great!"
— Richard S. (5/5)
great
"What were your key takeaways from the program? great Which topics did you find least valuable and why? all gret"
— Eric P. (5/5)
Mitnik is fantastic!
"What were your key takeaways from the program? Mitnik is fantastic!"
— Jeffrey R. (5/5)
Power of analogies
"What were your key takeaways from the program? Power of analogies, power of why"
— Lewis J. (5/5)
Too many to list
"What were your key takeaways from the program? Too many to list Which topics did you find least valuable and why? It was all good."
— Raboteau W. (5/5)
great speaker
"What were your key takeaways from the program? great speaker and very knowledgable"
— Martin S. (5/5)
Strategies for trial
"What were your key takeaways from the program? Strategies for trial based on the successes of a seasoned trial attorney. Sample approaches on voir dire, cross, and closings were particularly helpful Which topics did you find least valuable and why? Use of analogies tailored to case facts -- useful approach for reaching jury. Voir dire -- real examples of successful routes to identify biased jurors -- ribs, german shepherd, etc. Note cards for closings -- humorous but practical guidance."
— T. A. (4/5)
Importance of Word
"What were your key takeaways from the program? "Importance of Word choice Identifying bias in jurors" Which topics did you find least valuable and why? Note cards and a folder as a "document management system""
— Olga Z. (3/5)
Voir dire can make or break
"What were your key takeaways from the program? Voir dire can make or break the case (and dont wait to start thinking about voir dire until the week before trial). Which topics did you find least valuable and why?"
— Alexis C. (5/5)
There's too much
"What were your key takeaways from the program? There's too much to digest. Which topics did you find least valuable and why?"
— Jonathan F. (5/5)
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As senior trial counsel for the nation’s largest plaintiff firm, Morgan & Morgan, Keith Mitnik’s methods have been battle-tested in every type of case from small auto cases to eight-figure medical malpractice cases—not to mention business litigation, entertainment law, and tobacco cases. In just under five hours, Mitnik provides a plethora of cutting-edge insights and tactics you can begin immediately adopting in your next case. Mitnik discusses cross-examination, voir dire, opening statement, closing argument, information management, and damages models that will help you confidently seek maximum justice for your clients.
This lecture expands upon concepts in his book, Don’t Eat the Bruises, and addresses the following topics and more:
Mitnik on Voir Dire (81 Minutes)
Getting jurors to self-identify their bias
Using analogies to maximize challenges for cause
Becoming comfortable discussing damages
Discussing noneconomic damages in voir dire
Discussing the burden of proof
Putting surveillance in context before the jury sees it
Mitnik on Tort Reform and Early Trial Challenges (60 minutes)
Addressing invisible injuries with jurors
Handling cases with little to no property damage
Selecting powerful words and introducing recognizable phrases in opening statement
Mitnik on Cross-Examination and Analogy (64 Minutes)
Foreshadowing cross-examination in voir dire and opening
Admitting your client's pre-existing conditions
Dismantling the defense’s attack on letters of protection
Asking winning questions in your direct examinations
Mitnik on Storytelling Before and During Trial (82 Minutes)