Raphael F Castro

November 13, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Cases are won and lost at depositions. Establishing a prima facie case while affirmatively advancing your client's case is the primary objective.

By Raphael F. Castro

7 minute read

April 24, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Rainmaking is a skill that can be learned like any other. In law school, we are taught to be persuasive orators, illuminating legal writers and effective deposition takers.

By Raphael F. Castro

7 minute read

February 27, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

As young lawyers, we must establish credibility to receive good results. Therefore, we must frame our position to illuminate why our position will do justice.

By Raphael F. Castro

9 minute read

December 12, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

With 2018 almost over, it's the time of year for holiday parties, seeing family and friends, and re-evaluating professional goals.

By Raphael F. Castro

6 minute read

October 31, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

I know exactly how you feel: devastated, angry, ashamed, frustrated. Back in October 2014, I was anxious to receive bar results and so disappointed that I did not pass.

By Raphael F. Castro

8 minute read

September 12, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

TV shows such as "Law and Order," "The Practice," "Suits" and countless other lawyer shows have embedded legal folklore of dramatic opening statements and surprising closing arguments as the key to winning cases.

By Raphael F. Castro

10 minute read

May 09, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

We are employed because of our use of language. We must learn to love words, and use them effectively.

By Raphael F. Castro

7 minute read

February 28, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

You've mastered the IRAC method, especially after that formidable civil procedure International Shoe v. Washington case as a 1L. You passed the bar, and now you're ready to be a lawyer … right? Not exactly.

By Raphael F. Castro

6 minute read