Winning a case in court requires a lawyer to do more than just present facts. It requires the lawyer to understand the facts and believe in them, to identify the legal issues at hand, and to find a previously decided opinion that favors their client’s position.
First, lawyers understand and believe the facts their clients relay to them. A lawyer must be able to recognize the truth of the situation and then be able to present it in a convincing manner. They must be able to separate the facts from the fiction and to determine which facts are most important to the case.
Second, after hearing the facts and identifying the legal issues a client is facing, a lawyer must find a previously decided opinion (called case law or precedent) with an outcome that favors their client’s position. This is done by researching similar cases that have been decided in the past. A lawyer must be able to recognize the similarities between the facts of the case and the facts of the previously decided opinion.
Third, a lawyer must be able to present the facts of the case in a convincing manner. This includes being able to explain the legal issues at hand and how the previously decided opinion supports their client’s position. A lawyer must also be able to refute any arguments that the opposing side may present.
Fourth, a lawyer must be able to effectively cross-examine witnesses and present their own witnesses. This includes being able to ask questions that will help prove their client’s case and being able to present witnesses that will provide additional evidence to support their client’s position.
Finally, a lawyer must be able to effectively argue their client’s case in front of a judge or jury. This includes being able to present the facts of the case in a clear and concise manner and being able to refute any arguments that the opposing side may present.
Winning a case in court requires a lawyer to do more than just present facts. It requires the lawyer to understand the facts and believe in them, to identify the legal issues at hand, and to find a previously decided opinion that favors their client’s position. It also requires the lawyer to be able to present the facts of the case in a convincing manner, to cross-examine witnesses, and to effectively argue their client’s case in front of a judge or jury. By following these steps, a lawyer can increase their chances of winning a case in court.
25 Mar 2015.
