Hot off the Presses: Anatomy of a Trial
My latest book, Anatomy of a Trial: A Handbook for Young Lawyers, is now available for purchase through the American Bar Association website. The book demonstrates the techniques of effective trial advocacy by drawing on two real-life trials: a white-collar criminal prosecution and a medical negligence case. As a Baltimore trial attorney, I represented parties in both these trials. The book provides an overview of trials and trial strategy, with chapters on voir dire, opening statements, direct and cross examination, closing arguments, and protecting your case in appeal.
The book also features insightful commentary from five distinguished jurists: Hon. Marvin E. Aspen (Judge, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois); Hon. Mark A. Drummond (Circuit Judge, Eighth Judicial Circuit, Illinois); Hon. Marvin J. Garbis (Judge, United States District Court for the District of Maryland; Hon. Paul W. Grimm (Chief Magistrate Judge, United States District Court for the District of Maryland); and Hon. W. Michel Pierson, (Judge, Circuit Court of Maryland for Baltimore City).
