PREFACE ACKNOWLEDGMENTSTABLE OF CASESChapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. A Case FileChapter 3. Strategic Litigation Planning: The Choice of Theory and ThemeChapter 4. Jury Selection?The Strategy of Jury DeselectionChapter 5. Opening Statement?An Exercise in Res Ipsa LoquiturChapter 6. Evidentiary Objections?Effectively Urging Objections Which Make Strategic or Tactical SenseChapter 7. The Microcosm of Direct Examination: Laying a Foundation - Treating the Witness as an Exhibit and Putting the Witness’s Honesty and Intelligence on Optimal DisplayChapter 8. The Microcosm of Cross-Examination: Impeachment? Making Factual Assertions Under the Guise of Asking QuestionsChapter 9. The Macrocosm of Direct-Examination: Organizing the Case-in-Chief - Using the Theory and Theme to Bracket Your CaseChapter 10. The Macrocosm of Cross-Examination - Using the Opposing Witnesses to Support Your Theory and ThemeChapter 11. The Direct Examination of Expert Witnesses - Presenting Your Opinion Testimony Impressively but ClearlyChapter 12. The Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses - Demystifying the Opposing ExpertsChapter 13. The Instructions Conference - Obtaining the Judicial Imprimatur on Your Theory and ThemeChapter 14. Closing Argument - Using the Theory and Theme to Answer the “Why” Questions Chapter 15. Trial MotionsChapter 16. ConclusionAppendix AAppendix BINDEX