State the case simply, starting with voir dire; John M. O'Quinn

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Plaintiffs' attorney John M. O'Quinn believes that starting right at the outset to explain the case simply, in states where it is permissible at the time of jury selection, is the key to winning a case. Another important voir dire task is finding out how jurors feel about damage awards, in particular those for pain and suffering. O'Quinn has represented plaintiffs in products liability, personal injury, legal malpractice and insurance bad faith actions.

O'Quinn, John M.

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The case can be won during discovery; Michael V. Ciresi

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Michael V. Ciresi believes that thorough discovery is the key to winning a case. Although best known as a plaintiff's attorney, he has also worked for the defense and believes this gives him a better perspective on cases. He has worked as lead or co-lead attorney in many mass tort actions such as Dalkon Shield. He was lead attorney for India in the Bhopal gas leak accident litigation.

Ciresi, Michael V.

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The defense must make a positive statement; Howard J. Privett

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Civil defense attorney Howard J. Privett believes that having an affirmative assertion is the key to winning, to explain why the plaintiff's theory does not hold water. He finds this particularly true of complex litigation. To Privett, the goal of cross examination is telling the defense story using the plaintiff's witnesses.

Privett, Howard J.

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