Trial Communication Skills, 2d (Trial Practice Series)

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Comprehensive discussion and analysis of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques and their impact on the outcome of a case. Provides valuable insight and expert opinion from experienced judges, trial attorneys and psychologists about the keys to effective communication skills for every stage of a trial, from pretrial to closing. Covers body language and posture, face language and eye contact, voice and psychological projections, touch, gestures, space, persuasion, oratory, pace of delivery, choice of words, methods of enhancing your message, use of metaphors, communication on videotape, and practical tools and techniques. Includes a case study of the O. J. Simpson trial.

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Provides valuable insight and expert opinion about the keys to effective verbal and nonverbal communication
Covers all aspects of verbal and nonverbal communication to help you sharpen your courtroom skills
Provides expert opinion about effective communication skills for every stage of a trial
Contains practical tools and techniques to help you improve your communication skills in the courtroom
Includes an in-depth case study of the O. J. Simpson trial and the communication tactics both sides used

Summary of contents
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The Communication Process: An Overview
Nonverbal Communication:
- Body Language
- Eye Contact
- Psychological Projection
- Touch
- Face Language
- Gestures
- Postures
- Space
- New Communication Concepts
- Creative Listening, Culture and Time
Verbal Communication:
- Persuasion
- Oratory in the Courtroom and Other Forums
- Courtroom Communication and the Power of Persuasion
- Psychology in Courtroom Communication
- Communication and Advovacy
- Pretrial and Trial Communication Tactics and Strategies
- Pretrial Communication
- Pretrial and the Trial Communication with Prospective Jurors and with the Jury
Opening Statements: Set the Stage
- Communication During Direct and Cross-Examination
- Communication During Closing Argument
A Peaceful Judicial Revolution: The ADR Process
- Differences between Communication Skills Required for Trials and the ADR Process
- Handling an Opponent's Communication Tactics and Ploys
A View From the Bench: Application of Communication Techniques:
- Problems Facing the Inexperienced Lawyer
The Good Lawyer: A Matter of Presence
- Voir Dire
- The Expert Witness
- Trying without a Jury
- Communication on Videotape
- Communication in Settlement Negotiations
- Courtroom Communication Lessons from the O.J. Simpson Trial:
- The Communications Aspects of the Trial
- Opening Statements
- The Prosecution Case
- The Defense Case
- The Prosecution Rebuttal
- Closing Arguments
- Public Reaction
Research Work:

Psychologists' Questionaire
A Research Project on Courtroom Communiation Strategies Used by Top Practitioners
General Views
Role of Nonverbal Communication
Personal Practices, Methods and Techniques

Views on Inexperienced Trial Lawyers: Advice and Training
- A Questionaire for Judges
- A Comparative Worth Study of the View of Judges, Lawyers and Psychologists Surveyed
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Index

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