Complex subjects need simplifying; 'you don't need to turn over every single rock,' because that bogs down jurors
Article Abstract:
Intellectual property litigator William F Lee won a striking victory in 1995 in defense of Atrium Medical Corp, with the jury rejecting charges his client infringed a patent and going on to invalidate the patent. In complex cases before a jury, Lee tries to simplify issues and limit the number of themes to three or four. He tries to get these themes across in every phase, including aggressive cross-examinations of opposing witnesses that may have led one expert to withdraw before testifying.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1996
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Pick jury unafraid to award big sums
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Attorney Brian B. O'Neill feels that in order to collect large awards in jury cases, jury selection must be done carefully. He asks potential jurors if they are tort reformers or have a problem punishing people who deserve it. In the Exxon Valdez case, O'Neill won $5 billion in punitive damages. In court he tries to establish early a game plan and pound away at it throughout the proceedings.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1995
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