Hit the Ground Running: The Complete Opening Statement Supported by Empirical Research and Illustrations

Abstract

Article focuses on the importance of a powerful compelling opening statement to maximize juror attention, comprehension, and retention. The article breaks opening statement into component parts: grab, personalization, chronology, list of key facts, mitigation of problematic facts, and conclusion. Every component is supported by research and illustrations.

Keywords: opening statement, jury, trial, advocacy, empirical research