Persuasive Closing Arguments For Non-Economic Damages

What You Will Learn

Tools to make strong closing arguments on non-pecuniary losses
Tactics for keeping the jury focused on the most meaning aspects of your client's loss
Use jury instructions for persuasive force
Pitfalls to be avoided
Rhetorical devices that enable the jury to connect with the plaintiff's plight

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What You Will Learn

Tools to make strong closing arguments on non-pecuniary losses
Tactics for keeping the jury focused on the most meaning aspects of your client's loss
Use jury instructions for persuasive force
Pitfalls to be avoided
Rhetorical devices that enable the jury to connect with the plaintiff's plight

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Price

$79 for Association Member
$99 for Non-Member

75 minutes

Date Published

April 11, 2024

Publisher

Trial Lawyers Assn. of Metropolitan Washington D.C.

Subjects

Damages, Trial Skills

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Summary

Denis Mitchell will give you the tools to make strong closing arguments on non-pecuniary losses. He will discuss tactics for keeping the jury focused on the most meaningful aspects of the loss, the use of jury instructions for persuasive force, and certain pitfalls which must be avoided. He will also explore rhetorical devices that enable the jury to connect with the plaintiff’s plight.

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Presenters

Denis Mitchell

Denis C. Mitchell is an experienced trial attorney and focuses his practice on representing individuals and families who have... Read More

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Persuasive Closing Arguments For Non-Economic Damages

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