EPISODE · Jan 30, 2024 · 4 MIN
Effective Trial Language Part 2: Legalese
from Holland & Knight Legal Podcast · host Holland & Knight Legal Podcast
In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, Holland & Knight litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the use of legalese in the courtroom. He advises attorneys to avoid using too much legal jargon when speaking to jurors in a trial because it can be confusing and distance the lawyer from the audience. Instead, he suggests using plain English as much as possible in order to effectively communicate with jurors. For more, visit: https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/media-entities/2024/01/podcast-effective-trial-language-part-2-legalese
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In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, Holland & Knight litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the use of legalese in the courtroom. He advises attorneys to avoid using too much legal jargon when speaking to jurors in a trial because it can be confusing and distance the lawyer from the audience. Instead, he suggests using plain English as much as possible in order to effectively communicate with jurors. For more, visit: https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/media-entities/2024/01/podcast-effective-trial-language-part-2-legalese
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