An opening statement should not be taken lightly. It is a calculated, vital first step. The purpose of an opening statement in every case is to provide a condensed version of the entire case. Unlike a ...
Recently, a jury awarded the largest verdict in Georgia history for $1.7 billion! This is not a standalone case. Unfortunately, runaway verdicts are a frightening reality for defense attorneys. This ...
Opening statements and closing arguments are typically the most significant phases of a civil jury trial. They are often the only times during trial that counsel may directly address the jurors.