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Lessons from the Courtroom

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One of the lessons in the book is to keep the jury on your side. Don't lose them, insult them, bore them.

The author does that with the reader, as well. I'm fifty pages into it, and this is definitely a keeper. This is one of many books that Kaplan released as free books on January 7.

Any young lawyer hoping for a career as a trial attorney should read and absorb Frank Jones's superb advice. In deceptively simple, conversational style, he shares his extensive experience in courtrooms and explains why establishing a trustworthy reputation is critical.

The book's audience should extend beyond the legal profession. General readers will benefit, too--Jones's insights into courtroom behavior lift the veil of mystery for those of us who rarely enter a court or who see trials only on television.

Lessons from the Courtroom is a wonderful addition to the trial lawyer literature. This highly readable and practical oriented guide to trying cases is based on a long and distinguished career at the trial bar.
Mr. Jones has tried all kinds of cases and is known as a "lawyer's lawyer." His easily understood tips on all aspects of a trial are a must read for both new and seasoned trial lawyers as well as anyone interested in the mystique and mysteries of the courtroom. We can all learn from Mr. Jones' well organized and anecdotally laced examples of quality trial work. Armed with four decades of trial experience, Mr. Jones leaves a treasure trove of trial lore and candid, professional advice on how to practice the most noble of professions.

This trial practice book does more than simply explain the mechanics of key techniques. It offers practical advice and wisdom on handling disputes and serving clients---the stuff that is rarely taught in law school and is learned only after years of experience. And if you are looking for more of a how-to guide, the chapters on depositions and voir dire, in particular, offer clear suggestions for the newcomer or the more experienced trial lawyer. A majority of books in this genre are written by plaintiff trial lawyers, but Frank Jones offers a different perspective. He spent his career primarily as a defense lawyer on civil matters. He was initiated into trial practice by handling a docket of 200 "small" cases and later graduated to the bet-your-company kind. The range of his experience is reflected in the instructive anecdotes that fill the book, which allow any reader to understand the problems in the right context.