Jeffrey M Pollock

April 02, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

If you spend time evaluating the problematic parts of your case, you may find that there is a viable way to turn the ugly-duckling facts into swans.

By Jeffrey M. Pollock

10 minute read

February 05, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Once accepted by the court as an expert, the expert needs to get out of the witness chair (after asking the court for permission) and take control of the courtroom.

By Jeffrey M. Pollock

10 minute read

December 18, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

Juries do get the facts, and they do work hard, but we are collectively failing juries by not giving them simple comprehensible instructions.

By Jeffrey M. Pollock

9 minute read

October 02, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

The most powerful proof you can provide at trial is visual. Using great graphics and imagery is a key to good advocacy. Using them as early as possible in the case is even better.

By Jeffrey M. Pollock

9 minute read

August 07, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

A primer on the use of in limine motions -- an under-deployed weapon in the trial lawyer's arsenal.

By Jeffrey M. Pollock

20 minute read

June 26, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

Because of the impact that instructions have upon the jurors at every stage of trial, it behooves trial counsel to really give consideration to proposed instructions at any stage of trial.

By Jeffrey M. Pollock

20 minute read

May 08, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

Rather than embracing direct examination as an opportunity to have the witness discuss her story with the jury, most direct examinations are, unfortunately, a tepid, forced, death march of testimony.

By Jeffrey M. Pollock

17 minute read

March 20, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

A seasoned practitioner shares his insights on preparing and delivering opening statements at trial.

By Jeffrey M. Pollock

19 minute read

January 30, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

A discussion of the current status of voir dire in New Jersey and some strategies for conducting jury selection.

By Jeffrey M. Pollock

17 minute read

August 22, 2016 | New Jersey Law Journal

There are times in an appellate lawyer's career when he has no choice but to file for immediate appellate intervention, and hope that he can grab victory from the jaws of defeat.

By Jeffrey M. Pollock

12 minute read