Don't Just Say It – Show It

In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the role of expert witnesses in trials and how lawyers must effectively present expert testimony to the jury. Mr. Small shares an anecdote of his experience in the Farmers Export grain elevator explosion case where he had to take a creative approach to presenting the expert's testimony to help the jury intuitively understand the explosive qualities of grain dust. Although not every trial will require a demonstration as dramatic as the one he prepared, it is important to keep in mind that the jury's understanding of the case is vital to its outcome. With almost any expert, think of simple ways to show your core theme to the jury so that they can hold onto that image throughout the proceedings.