Overview
The ABA Journal profiled Reid Weingarten in an article titled “Second Helping of First Words: Leading Trial Lawyers Share Their Secrets on How to Present an Effective Opening Statement.” The article, published in the March issue, asks six renowned trial lawyers to share their secrets to a great opening.
Mr. Weingarten says: “Some things about opening statements are axiomatic: Tell a compelling story. Don’t stretch the facts and get called out for the stretch later. If you go first, know your materials cold; if second, know them cold but also respond to your opponent’s opening at least a little.”
The full article can be read at the ABA Journal.