At Trial, Forms of Expression Matter a Lot

Litigation attorney Dan Small authored an article for Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly reflecting on valuable lessons learned during his early career as a trial lawyer. The article recounts a pivotal moment in the Farmers Export trial when the judge sternly reprimanded him for leaning on the counsel table during witness examination. Mr. Small shares how this experience taught him the importance of adapting to different courtroom environments, respecting judicial preferences and finding common ground with judges while maintaining effective advocacy. He emphasizes that everything done in a courtroom should have purpose and meaning, and even seemingly small actions can significantly impact a trial's progression.

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