With careful preparation, picking a good jury can be like magic.

No part of your lawsuit is more important than voir dire. All facts being the same, you can win or lose simply because of the jurors you select and the ones you fail to remove. Famed trial consultants Lisa Blue and Robert Hirschhorn have mastered the art of selecting a jury, and in Preparing for Voir Dire, they bring you a concise, easy-to-follow road map for planning this essential phase of trial.

This handy guide explains the principles that are vital to preparing for an effective voir dire. It walks you through the process of identifying the beliefs and values at the core of your case, then using that knowledge to reveal prospective jurors' innermost prejudices and biases.

In Preparing for Voir Dire, Blue and Hirschhorn describe:

• How to make a favorable first impression and inspire confidence
• How to create a power statement that persuasively communicates your case theme
• How to draft an effective juror questionnaire
• Techniques for maintaining the panel members' attention and interest
• How to determine what topics to cover and how to best organize your key issues
• When to use open- and closed-ended questions
• How to use scaled questions to your advantage
• Why voir dire is the best time to address your case's weaknesses
• How to deal with time restrictions
• How to use props and visual aids
• Strategies for researching jurors outside the courtroom
• What to wear to avoid alienating the jury

When it comes time to prepare for your next voir dire presentation, turn to Preparing for Voir Dire for straightforward, trusted advice.