John Biernat is an attorney based in Birmingham, Michigan. Starting off as a patrol officer in the Harper Woods Police Department, he went on to acquire his law degree from Detroit Mercy Law. Today, John Biernat works as a lawyer in Padilla Law Group, where he is responsible for trial preparations.
Trial preparation is crucial in any legal matter. It is the organization of the resources a lawyer needs to present a case properly. A comprehensive trial prep helps a judge and jury better understand the facts and evidence presented before them. Preparing for a trial might seem difficult, but following these simple steps can help make it easier. The first is to plan every aspect of the case. This means you must ensure there are no surprises in court. You must ensure that you go over the evidence thoroughly and anticipate all the possible rebuttals from the other side. By doing this, you are able to have a clearer view of your prospects in court. Another step is to research the judge presiding over the case before appearing. Why? Because no matter how impartial the court system claims to be, it still has a human factor to it, meaning the judge is still human and has some dos and don'ts in their courtroom. To remain in the good graces of the judge, you have to do your homework and learn and internalize those rules. The final step is to always prep your witnesses before the trial, meaning explain and teach them how to better present their testimony before the court and jury. |
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