I still remember the first time I faced an opposing counsel who was using high-end trial technology. Unbeknownst to me, the plaintiff’s lawyer arrived at the courthouse early to set up equipment that was capable of projecting any document or videotaped deposition onto a large screen. I had no idea what I was facing until I arrived with my flipchart and colored pens. When I saw the attorney’s technology, I suddenly felt as if I were in the final battle in “Star Wars” — the fight between Darth Vader’s high-tech stormtroopers and the cute Ewoks from the Stone Age.
What opposing counsel had put together that day was impressive, particularly considering how expensive that type of technology was at the time. Twelve years later, as prices have decreased and options have increased, the use of trial technology has exploded. Unfortunately, the variety and affordability of the technology has not always been met with a corresponding improvement in the quality of trials themselves, as lawyers often fail to choose the most appropriate and effective technology for their cases.
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