http://www.attorneyadvocacy.com/ Published by Paul Mark Sandler en-us 2012-02-01T19:12:13-05:00 http://www.attorneyadvocacy.com/2012/02/in_trial_be_visual_technology_1.html “To see is to believe,” we hear quite often. For trial lawyers today, it’s an important message to keep in mind. Visual aids work wonders in the courtroom and thanks to the myriad technologies offered today, creating a visual impact... Trial Strategy Paul Mark Sandler 2012-02-01T19:12:13-05:00 http://www.attorneyadvocacy.com/2011/12/words_to_live_by.html Several weeks ago, the Bar Association of Baltimore City honored me with the Charles H. Dorsey, Jr. Mentor Award. While it is gratifying to be honored by friends and colleagues, what made this award even more special was that I... Great Lawyers Paul Mark Sandler 2011-12-09T16:23:41-05:00 http://www.attorneyadvocacy.com/2011/09/the_media_and_you_think_before_1.html During my many years of practice as a Baltimore trial attorney, I have periodically been involved in cases that have garnered a great deal of media coverage. I’ve learned that when it happens, it happens fast: calls come in all... Risk/Reward Paul Mark Sandler 2011-09-26T09:46:57-05:00 http://www.attorneyadvocacy.com/2011/08/dont_forget_the_fiveminute_rul.html Trial lawyers be advised: don’t forget the five-minute rule. This rule pertains to the first five minutes of your opening statement. Some say it’s the most important part of the trial because jurors who form opinions about the case after... Trial Strategy Paul Mark Sandler 2011-08-30T09:09:25-05:00 http://www.attorneyadvocacy.com/2011/08/know_the_judge_as_well_as_you.html When preparing for a trial, it is a given that you will spend much time preparing your case – focusing on the facts and law that are directly relevant to the matter in dispute. However, as I’ve learned from years... Judges Paul Mark Sandler 2011-08-22T11:32:44-05:00 http://www.attorneyadvocacy.com/2011/08/protect_trial_by_jury_by_limit.html As a longtime Baltimore trial attorney, I know that trial by jury is a unique and valuable feature of American government. In recent weeks, juries have come under a storm of criticism from members of the media following the Casey... Discovery Paul Mark Sandler 2011-08-04T14:24:39-05:00 http://www.attorneyadvocacy.com/2011/07/classical_rhetoric_and_the_mod.html While trial and appellate lawyers today strive for that one technique that wins the case, it is often helpful to review historical approaches to client advocacy in mining for strategies. As far back as ancient times, advocates used many techniques... Historic trials Paul Mark Sandler 2011-07-27T10:32:34-05:00 http://www.attorneyadvocacy.com/2011/07/the_us_versus_canada_a_friendl.html It’s the United States versus Canada – but it doesn’t involve hockey or other winter sports. Rather, it’s a friendly competition in the courtroom featuring trial lawyers from the United States representing the plaintiff in a wrongful termination case against... Training Opportunities Paul Mark Sandler 2011-07-25T10:22:39-05:00 http://www.attorneyadvocacy.com/2011/07/ive_written_many_times_about.html I’ve written many times about the importance of hiring good jury consultants and the value of conducting mock trials. The Casey Anthony trial provides a perfect example of why it’s worth going through that time and expense. While the media... Jury Paul Mark Sandler 2011-07-17T12:46:06-05:00 http://www.attorneyadvocacy.com/2011/07/protect_your_appeal_as_you_try.html There will be cases in which victory will not be yours. In some of those cases, your client may want to appeal the court’s ruling. It is your job as her lawyer to protect this option to the best of... Appeals Paul Mark Sandler 2011-07-09T15:57:27-05:00