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Lessons from the Courtroom | 
 enlarge | Author: Frank G. Jones
Publisher: Kaplan Publishing
Category: Book
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 847615
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 0
Pages: 224
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.3 x 1
ISBN: 1427798591
Dewey Decimal Number: 347.7375
EAN: 9781427798596
ASIN: 1427798591
Publication Date: May 5, 2009
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Product Description
With more than 40 years of practice and 100 jury trials to his name, Frank Jones has learned a thing or two about what it takes to win in the courtroom. In Lessons from the Courtroom, he distills his career into an accessible, insightful guide that will find a keen readership among new trial lawyers, experienced attorneys, and anyone interested in the legal world. Jones takes a look at the changes in the profession over the past 40 years, showing readers where the opportunities are for new attorneys. He then discusses the jury trial system and how attorneys can gain practice both in and out of the courtroom. He also tackles such key issues as working with judges, understanding jurisdictional matters, the nuances of arbitration, and using expert witnesses. Readers will find insights that they can apply to their own practice in Lessons from the Courtroom. Although not a step-by-step recipe for proven success, this handy guide will provide readers with priceless information usually gained only through hard-fought experience.
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Invaluable advice for trial lawyers May 27, 2010
The Book Doctor (Stanford, CA United States)
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.
Great Lessons for Aspiring Trial Lawyers June 4, 2009
Terry O. Tottenham (Austin, Texas)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
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.
What they don't teach you in law school June 15, 2009
Layne Kruse
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
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.
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