PrefaceAcknowledgments1 An approach to trial advocacy PART 1. Strategies for Developing Argument-Centered Narratives2 Persuasive legal narratives 3 Inferential arguments 4 Credibility arguments 5 Silent arguments 6 Alternative dispute resolution PART 2. Courtroom Presentation Strategies7 Courtroom presentation overview 8 Opening statements 9 Direct examination 10 Cross examination 11 Expert witnesses 12 Closing argument 13 Evidence rules and processes 14 Satisfying foundational requirements for tangible evidenceIndex