EP404 – Three Keys to a Winning Closing Argument
Are you using your close to restate the obvious or educate on the unknown? Jurors may already know how they are going to rule in your case, but they probably don’t know how to apply the law, assign damages, or wade through 40 pages of instructions. You can help. Today’s episode discusses three keys to a winning close: arm the jurors to argue on your behalf, explain the law, and engage their interest. Tune in and turn your next close into a persuasive legal education that helps jurors better understand their role when deciding your case.
John G. Simon
Personal Injury, Defective Products, Medical Malpractice, Drug & Medical Device Defects, Business Litigation, Class Action Attorney
John G. Simon’s work as Managing Partner at the firm has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars for past clients. Well-respected in his field, John’s career includes several published works, frequent community involvement, and the role of adjunct professor at Saint Louis University School of Law
Timothy M. Cronin
Trial Lawyer Specializing in Personal Injury
Tim Cronin is a skilled and experienced personal injury trial attorney, including product liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, and trucking litigation, serving clients nationwide from our St. Louis office. He has recovered over 100 million dollars for injury victims, received numerous legal accolades, and offers compassionate counsel to his clients.
Erich Vieth
Personal Injury, Consumer Law, Class Action Attorney
For more than thirty years, Erich Vieth has worked as a trial and appellate attorney in St. Louis. His experience includes numerous first chair trials before federal and state judges and juries. He has been lead author of many appellate briefs and presented oral arguments to both federal and state appellate courts.