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Choosing a Winning Jury | Harry Plotkin (Trial Consultant)

Episode 18

"All the best verdicts that I've had, in the opening statement, the jurors' eyes are bugging out and their jaws are hitting the floor. And they tell you afterwards, 'I didn't realize this case was so strong, and I'm sorry that I questioned it in voir dire. But then I heard your case in opening.' So that's where you want them. You don't want to oversell it before you actually panel the jury."

Harry Plotkin joined us on RVA Trial Lawyers. We discuss his work as a trial consultant, how to approach jury selection, and how to identify potential jurors who will give you the best chance of winning your case.

Harry is a nationally-renowned jury consultant and leading voice in the field of jury decision-making, psychology, and persuasion. He has helped shape the outcome of over one thousand trials across the country in nearly every state. 

It was a privilege having Harry join us.

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