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Practical Tips for Trial Attorneys is packed full of practical advice for lawyers who go to court or aspire to go to court and who are willing to learn from the successes and failures of others. All the trial advocacy courses in law school can't give you what Retired Judge James Kimbler gives you in this book: the insight of over 30 years on the bench. Whether it is discussing how to get along with judges or what to consider when selecting a jury, Judge Kimbler's experience and insights will make any trial lawyer a better advocate. Written in an informal and easy to read style, Judge Kimbler recounts winning and losing moves he has seen firsthand so his readers can take advantage of the winners while avoiding the losers. Offering practical advice, Judge Kimbler's love of trials and his respect for what trial lawyers do is reflected on every page. His practical advice will make the trial lawyers who read this book better advocates both with judges and with juries. This is a must read for any trial lawyer.

Table of Contents:
Foreword vPreface viiAbout the Author xChapter 1- Know Your Judge 1Chapter 2- Know the County Where You Are Trying the Case 11Chapter 3- Know Your Narrative 21Chapter 4- Know the Law that Applies to Your Case 29Chapter 5- Know the Rules 33Chapter 6- Control Your Client 37Chapter 7- Be Realistic During Settlement Negotiations 45Chapter 8- Be Courteous to Judicial Support Staff 51Chapter 9- Know Your Courtroom 57Chapter 10- Get Along with the Trial Judge 63Chapter 11- Preserve Credibility with the Trial Judge 69Chapter 12- In a Criminal Case Consider Putting the Client on 75the StandChapter 13- A Trial is Not About You 79Chapter 14- Incorporate Visual Media 85Chapter 15- Avoid Common Hearsay Problems 89Chapter 16-Five Final Tips 97Afterword 10

About the Author :
Judge James L. Kimbler has over 30 years experience as a trial judge in Ohio. He served on the Wadsworth Municipal Court from February 10, 1986 to December 31, 1996 and then on the Medina County Common Pleas Court from January 1, 1996 until December 31, 2014. Since his retirement on January 1, 2015 he has served as a visiting judge assigned by the Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court, Maureen O' Connor. During his years on the bench Judge Kimbler has tried over 530 jury trials. Prior to becoming a judge, Judge Kimbler was an associate with the Murray and Murray law firm in Sandusky, Ohio; served as an assistant county prosecutor in Huron and Medina Counties, served as a referee for the Huron County Common Pleas Court; and had his own practice in Medina County. As an attorney, Judge Kimbler tried both criminal and civil jury trials. Judge Kimbler lives in Medina County with his wife, Joyce V. Kimbler, who is currently serving as Medina County Common Pleas Court Judge, General Division. They have three children.

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"Judge Kimbler's book, Practical Tips for Trial Attorneys, is designed to make lawyers better trial advocates. It does that by providing practical insights and, at times, wisdom. I recommend this book to all trial lawyers, especially those who have a small to intermediate amount of trial experience." Bill Mann, Kendo Dulaney LLP, Attorneys at Law, Past President, Central Ohio Association for Justice;"Judge Kimbler uses his years of trial experience as a veteran Ohio judge in a way that will help any trial attorney increase the chance for a realistic verdict. This book is a "must read" for any trial lawyer." John M. Celebrezze, Esq., Host of the cable television series, Law Talk, and practicing criminal defense attorney;"(Retired) Judge Kimbler picks up where law school leaves off. With over 30 years of trial judge experience he translates the theoretical into the practical." Laurel Letts, Managing Attorney of the Akron Office for Nationwide Trial Division


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781905941308
  • Publisher: Sigel Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Sigel Press
  • Height: 222 mm
  • Spine Width: 6 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1905941307
  • Publisher Date: 23 May 2016
  • Binding: Paperback
  • No of Pages: 120
  • Width: 146 mm


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