William F Dow Iii

December 27, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Max Heiman was known as a stern taskmaster, demanding of lawyers and impatient with unresponsive and evasive advocates who could not or would not answer his inquiries crisply and directly.

By William F. Dow III

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November 18, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A trial is not about the lawyer’s performance. It is about the case and the client. It is ego that gets in the way.

By William F. Dow III

4 minute read

October 28, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The pandemic wounded our communities and prevented us from coming together to show respect.

By William F. Dow III

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July 22, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A building on Church Street in New Haven has been a font of experiences and lifelong lessons.

By William F. Dow III

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May 22, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

I hoped to persuade the judge to impose a sentence lower than the guidelines.

By William F. Dow III

5 minute read

April 23, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

This story from New Haven federal court is crisp and delicious, with a memorable flavor.

By William F. Dow III

5 minute read

July 28, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

As a defense lawyer, I've always believed that voir dire in a criminal case is, in many ways, the most important part of a trial. It's an opportunity to make a good first impression; to find out who is likely to accept the theory of the case; to disclose biases and prejudices and, importantly, to determine who can set them aside. I think it is interesting to explore peoples' backgrounds and attitudes, to try and identify people with whom I can communicate and ultimately to get them on the jury. But to do that I need candid information. The usual criminal voir dire process often doesn't produce that.

By William F. Dow III

4 minute read

July 28, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

As a defense lawyer, I've always believed that voir dire in a criminal case is, in many ways, the most important part of a trial. It's an opportunity to make a good first impression; to find out who is likely to accept the theory of the case; to disclose biases and prejudices and, importantly, to determine who can set them aside. I think it is interesting to explore peoples' backgrounds and attitudes, to try and identify people with whom I can communicate and ultimately to get them on the jury. But to do that I need candid information. The usual criminal voir dire process often doesn't produce that.

By William F. Dow III

4 minute read

July 27, 2012 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Judge Richard Damiani loved being a judge. He thrived on the work. He was energized by it. He enjoyed making the gears mesh and making the engine run. He was blunt and direct. He prided himself on knowing that, at the end of the day, he got the job done.

By William F. Dow III

4 minute read

June 03, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Dear Senators Blumenthal and Murphy: Your recent email invitation for attorneys interested in becoming Connecticut's U.S. Attorney has crossed my digital desk. While, of course, flattered to be included among those privileged to receive the invitation, I'm afraid I'll pass for the moment.

By William F. Dow III

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