Overview

Trial work requires composure under pressure, sound strategic instincts, and the ability to shape complex facts into a compelling narrative. In this reflective and practice-focused volume, seasoned courtroom veteran Gerald Todaro examines the realities of courtroom advocacy and the disciplined preparation behind effective performance.Through lessons drawn from significant cases across his career, Todaro offers insight into navigating evidentiary challenges, managing risk, and avoiding common pitfalls that can derail even well-prepared counsel. The result is a thoughtful resource for litigators seeking to refine their craft and strengthen their effectiveness in the courtroom.

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Author:   Gerald Joseph Todaro
Publisher:   American Bar Association
Imprint:   American Bar Association
ISBN:  

9781639057399

ISBN 10:   1639057390
Pages:   222
Publication Date:   19 May 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents:     Prologue Law School: You’re Never the Same Again Meet Billy Pollitt and Paul Scott Minding the Gaffe in the Courtroom The Oath: An Exercise in Futility One Question Too Many An Introduction to the Unpredictability of Pure Evil Scarlet Letters Inside the Basement of Medical Knowledge A Cadaver Named Otis Fear Invisible to the Naked Eye The Business of a Contingent Fee Lawyer The Difficult Judge Telling the Truth Attractively Striking Out . . . On My Own The Guilt of Overconfidence How to Act Like a Pro So You Want to Be a Plaintiff’s Trial Lawyer? Witness Intimidation Hired Guns Comparative Law: The Evil Empire Out of a Job The Devil Inside The Trickery of Hindsight The Most Important Doctor You’ve Never Met The Art of Gamesmanship Human Nature: No Guarantee of a Fair Trial Legal Malpractice or a Money Grab? The Barrister Wore Lipstick The Search Satisfaction Error that Ruined a Doctor’s Life Expert Witness Abuse and the Daubert Standard Notes of Persuasion Closing Bibliography

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