AAJ Press
Trials & Triumphs: Lessons from Legal Giants
Trials & Triumphs: Lessons from Legal Giants synthesizes the experience, strategies, and perspectives of some of the greatest trial lawyers of our time. Through a collection of more than 50 interviews conducted and edited by Christopher Placitella and Lisa Blue, preeminent trial lawyers share their wisdom and insights on what makes a successful trial lawyer. From case intake to crafting case themes to connecting with jurors, this collection gives readers new strategies and perspectives on methods of preparation critical to success. It will help you focus on the most important aspects of a case and inspire you to become a better trial lawyer.
Contributors
Justice Barry Albin | Jere Beasley | Elizabeth Cabraser | Donald Caminiti | Edward Capozzi | David Casey | Denyse Clancy | Roxanne Conlin | Jayne Conroy | Lance Cooper | Gregory Cusimano | Justice Robin Jean Davis | Jessica Dean | Michael Ferrara | David Frederick | Rick Friedman | Henry Garrard | Deepak Gupta | Robert L. Habush | Richard Hailey | Thomas Hart | Russ Herman | Jason Itkin | Tom Kline | Peter Kraus | Jerry Kristal | Mark Lanier | Zoe Littlepage | Joseph Lowe | Mike Maggiano | Moshe Maimon | Patrick Malone | Mark Mandell | Randi McGinn | Don Migliori | Keith Mitnik | Bob Mongeluzzi | Ron Motley | Howard Nations | Rick Nemeroff | Leigh O'Dell | Chris Panatier | Brian Panish | Mike Papantonio | Peter Perlman | Kathleen Peterson | Harry M. Roth | Jon Ruckdeschel | Joe Satterley | Nancy Erika Smith | Chris Spagnoli | Gerry Spence | Kenneth Suggs | John Uustal | Mona Lisa Wallace | Alex Walsh | David Wenner
Christopher Placitella
Chris Placitella is a trial lawyer certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court with a nationwide reputation as one of the country’s leading authorities concerning mass torts, class actions, asbestos defective products, and environmental injuries. Chris has served as lead counsel in numerous landmark cases that have changed life in America for the better. Chris has served as President of the New Jersey Association for Justice.
Lisa Blue, PhD
Lisa Blue’s accomplishments in trial courts nationwide have been widely recognized, including being named one of the Top 50 Women Litigators in the U.S. by the National Law Journal. In addition to her legal practice, Lisa maintains a private practice as a forensic psychologist and is a nationally renowned expert in jury selection. Lisa is a past president of AAJ and coauthor of AAJ Press® book, Thinking Outside the Box Inside the Courtroom: Voir Dire.
