Evidence Guide | PLI Librarian

“A valuable reference tool that should be a part of every litigator’s library.”
– New York Law Journal

“For federal court practitioners, [Trial] Handbook is a must.”
– Trial Lawyer

Trial Handbook is the one-stop resource you can trust in the planning, trial, and post-trial stages of litigation. Designed for quick reference in the courtroom, Trial Handbook is keyed to the Federal Rules of Evidence and focuses on the presentation of proof and the evidentiary problems faced by counsel.

Packed with practical checklists, charts, outlines, sample jury selection questions, Trial Handbook gives you the knowledge and tools to:

Develop solid trial briefs and strong case plans
Prepare lay and expert witnesses and organize your exhibits more effectively
Master voir dire to maximize your chances of getting the most sympathetic jurors
Make a clear record at trial to aid jurors’ understanding of your case
Build a rapport and your credibility with the jury throughout the trial
Use opening statements to put your cases, clients, and proof in the most favorable light
Give summations that blend evidence and issues to paint a thoroughly persuasive picture
Exploit discovery materials at trial to get an additional edge
Lay the proper foundation for various forms of evidence
Capitalize on the powerful probative impact of visual aids at trial
Apply proven direct examination and cross-examination techniques
Use pretrial, trial, and post-trial motions to gain strategic advantages
Draft clear, legally sound jury instructions that subtly sway judges

At the heart of Trial Handbook is its unique Evidence Guide, now also included as a laminated fold-out, which clearly explains the meaning, purpose, operation, and history of every rule, including how each rule applies to other cases and how leading cases construe a particular rule.

Volume 2, the Case Authority, includes thousands of case summaries of decisions under the rules, arming you with the latest evidentiary resources to help you prevail at trial.

If you’d like to order Trial Handbook (Spring 2015), please email PLI Library Help Desk or call 877-900-5291.

PLI published the 2013 edition of Trial Handbook in April 2013.

Trial Handbook is the one-stop resource you can trust in the planning, trial and post-trial stages of litigation – now in an all-new paperback edition formatted for ease of use both in your office and in the courtroom. Designed for quick reference at trial, the Handbook is keyed to the Federal Rules of Evidence, and focuses on the presentation of proof and the evidentiary problems faced by counsel.

Packed with practical checklists, charts, outlines, and sample jury selection questions, Trial Handbook gives you the knowledge and tools to:

Develop solid trial briefs and strong case plans
Prepare lay and expert witnesses and organize your exhibits more effectively
Master voir dire to maximize your chances of getting the most sympathetic jurors
Make a clear record at trial to aid jurors’ understanding of your case
Build a rapport and your credibility with the jury throughout the trial
Use opening statements to put your cases, clients, and proof in the most favorable light
Give summations that blend evidence and issues to paint a thoroughly persuasive picture
Exploit discovery materials at trial to get an additional edge
Lay the proper foundation for various forms of evidence
Capitalize on the powerful probative impact of visual aids at trial
Apply proven direct-examination and cross-examination techniques
Use pretrial, trial, and post-trial motions to gain strategic advantages
Draft clear, legally sound jury instructions that subtly sway judges

Included with the 2013 edition is a laminated fold-out Federal Rules of Evidence at a Glance, which is designed to be used as an easy reference during the trial.

At the heart of Trial Handbook is its unique Evidence Guide, which clearly explains the meaning, purpose, operation, and history of every rule, including how each rule applies to other cases and how leading cases construe a particular rule.

If you’d like to order Trial Handbook, please email the Library Relations Help Desk or call 877-900-5291.

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