How Justice is Served, with Jed Kurzban

Jed Kurzban
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On “How Justice is Served,” author and attorney Jed Kurzban shares with fellow attorneys and anyone interested in communicating with people what he’s learned about preparing and trying a case. Communicating with a jury and winning your case is not about the money as much as it’s about getting justice and protecting your client.

  1. 11/29/2022

    Do You Really Know Your Client?

    Potential plaintiffs often ask "How much is my case worth?"—but profit should not be the firm's #1 focus. Jed shares the alternative focus in this episode. You'll also learn the top questions you should ask your clients, plus why and how to uncover "skeletons in the closet" before they surprise you in the courtroom.

    10 min

  2. 11/29/2022

    How to Adjust Your Case's Theme Dynamically

    "Reptilian thinking" can be your enemy or your friend. You need to understand it if you want to interact with the jury well—especially when jury members form premature opinions. Plus, learn the "5 Common Codes" (not a typo!) and their cures.

    14 min

  3. 11/29/2022

    How to Build Your Case with a Persuasive Theme

    How should you build and organize your client's case? How should you talk in the courtroom? (Hint: NOT like a lawyer.) How do you persuasively appeal to the jury? Answers to all these questions are found in this episode. BONUS: How does Jed feel about jokes about lawyers?

    11 min

  4. 11/29/2022

    How to Create a "Case Story" the Jury Will Eat Up

    The client in a lawsuit has a story. How do you take that story and frame it as a "Case Story" that the jury will understand and sympathize with? You also must be aware of "case rules" and know how to point the jury to them when appropriate. Storytelling guidelines and rule-following advice are just a listen away!

    10 min

  5. 11/29/2022

    Meet Jed Kurzban

    Who is Jed Kurzban? Why did he decide to become an attorney? Who does he help, and how does he evaluate their situation? Hear answers to these questions and more, in this first episode of the How Justice Is Served podcast!

    11 min

  6. 11/29/2022

    The 10 Commandments of Damages

    What are the 10 Commandments of Damages? You'll learn a ton in this episode, from "Present Your Rule Violation" (#2) to “Show That It’s Not the Same as Winning the Lotto” (#7).

    11 min

  7. 11/29/2022

    How to Tell Your Story in Court

    The "Rhythm Method" (no, not THAT Rhythm Method) is a highly effective way to tell your story. And you may not want to start at the beginning.... Plus, learn the "batting order" Jed uses to organize his cases.

    11 min

  8. 11/29/2022

    12 Angry Men? Selecting the Jury

    How does jury selection work? When is "deselection" the right strategy for you to use? Why do jurors trust other jurors, and how can you use this to your advantage? Plus: Learn the "10 Commandments of Jury Selection."

    12 min
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On “How Justice is Served,” author and attorney Jed Kurzban shares with fellow attorneys and anyone interested in communicating with people what he’s learned about preparing and trying a case. Communicating with a jury and winning your case is not about the money as much as it’s about getting justice and protecting your client.

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