Art of Advocacy Series

  • Art of Advocacy Series: Preparation of the Case
    By David B. Baum

    1999 Revision by Monica A. Coffey, Esq. and John F.K. Coffey, Esq. of Coffey & Coffey, LLP, Malverne, New York. “Every man has a right to his opinion, but no man has a right to be wrong in his facts” — Bernard Baruch. SYNOPSIS §3.00.

  • Art of Advocacy Series: Documentary Evidence
    By S. Ashley Lipson

    A police report normally satisfies the trustworthiness requirement for the official records exception to the hearsay rule when it is based on the reporting officer's firsthand observations. 30 United States v. Grossman, 614 F.2d 295 ...

  • Art of Advocacy Series: Appeals
    By Marshall Houts, Walter Rogosheske, Diane Bratvold

    None of the Rule 117 criteria suggest any basis for review in this case. For all the foregoing reasons, respondents respectfully request that the petition for further review be denied. Respectfully. submitted,. MORGAN.

  • Art of Advocacy Series: Cross Examination of Non-Medical Experts
    By Robert L. Habush

    A: McDonald Manufacturing Corporation. Q: Where are they located? A: 1501 West 7th Avenue, Mayfair. Q: Do they only have one location? A: Yes. Q: Is that a privately-owned corporation? A: Yes, it is privately owned.

  • Art of Advocacy Series: Demonstrative Evidence
    By Ashley S. Lipson

    Complete with sample testimony and arguments, illustrations, charts and diagrams, the volume covers: • Technical and practical problems involved in obtaining and handling demonstrative exhibits • The legal principles related to the use, ...

  • Art of Advocacy Series: Opening Statement
    By Leonard Decof

    Evans, 242 A.D.2d 948, 662 N.Y.S.2d 651 (4th Dep't), appeal denied, 91 N.Y.2d 834, 667 N.Y.S.2d 687, 690 N.E.2d 496 ... Mariani, 203 A.D.2d 717, 610 N.Y.S.2d 967 (3d Dep't), appeal denied, 84 N.Y.2d 869, 618 N.Y.S.2d 15, 642 N.E.2d 334 ...

  • Art of Advocacy Series: Settlement
    By Henry G. Miller

    Detailed, up-to-the-minute information on: • Structured settlements • Evaluation of the case • Releases • Psychological impediments to settlement negotiations • Use of settlement brochures • Actions for bad faith-wrongful ...

  • Art of Advocacy Series: Direct Examination
    By Scott Baldwin

    He also serves on the Inner Circle of Advocates, the American Board of Trial Advocates, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the American College of Trial Lawyers. Mr. Fitzgerald served as a First Lieutenant, United States ...