Opening statement of Defense lawyer in lawsuit about a defective tire leading to a rollover – death of 11 year old child.
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Video of a DWI Opening Statement.
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Elliott gives some tips on how to do an opening statement without using notes. Eye contact is important, so being able to do your opening without holding your notes is most effective.
Herbert Stern talks about the importance of the opening statement, and why it is likely the most important part of the case.
Jim Purdue gives his examples of hooks he uses in opening statements – and how he just goes into his story without saying “this is not evidence”. If there is any objection, he just says, “this is what the evidence will show” and then goes back into his story.
