Drawing a fine ethical line: is it creative or cunning? Counsel who use demonstratives must zealously advocate their clients' interests but stay within the boundaries of the truth

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The importance of intent as an ethical standards governing the choice of demonstrative evidence to use at trial are discussed. Various ways for counsel to minimize the potential for misleading data in such evidence are given.

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Jumping over the evidence hurdle at trial; trial counsel can get demonstratives admitted, or keep them out, if they follow some basic suggestions and know the law

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Tips for trial lawyers wishing to get demonstrative evidence admitted or excluded as well as ways of framing objections are discussed. The Federal Rules of Evidence dealing with this issue are included in the discussion.

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Accountants' role includes more than just figures; financial experts can help counsel develop a claim and resolve evidentiary problems

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Issues are discussed regarding the full use of accountants in securities, government contracts, and bankruptcy litigation, all matters involving a merger of accounting and law.

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