Law 360 Quotes Evan Barr on Voir Dire Tips

Law 360 quoted Evan Barr in a July 22 article titled, "5 Tips For Nailing Voir Dire." The following excerpt includes Mr. Barr's advice on the voir dire process:

Even before the voir dire process begins, you should be imagining your “ideal juror,” according to Evan Barr, a partner at Steptoe & Johnson LLP.

“What kind of person — in terms of educational background, job, political outlook, income level, marital status, etc. — would be most receptive to your arguments and your client?” Barr said.

From there, Barr said, voir dire can be used to preliminarily identify the closest matches to your top imaginary picks.

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