An excellent piece at The Lawyers Weekly, in which the author Michael Rappaport offers practical tips to lawyers who rarely get to face a jury or a judge; the reason being that a majority of cases are settled before trial.

The article has Jack Fireman, one of the best known plaintiff-side trial lawyers in Ontario, holding forth on how to convince a jury. He touches upon issues such as opting for a jury or a judge; getting a jury to identify with you; collecting demonstrative evidence; powerful opening remarks; cross-examinations; and good closing remarks.