What's the best way to address a jury? Here's a quote attributed to Gerry Spence:
Trials are all storytelling, nothing more . . . The problem is that we, as lawyers, have forgotten how to speak to ordinary folks . . . Lawyers long ago abandoned ordinary English.
An important point to remember, for plaintiff or defense. If you'd like to read more about Gerry Spence, follow the link to his website.
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