Mastering the mechanics of civil jury trials : a strategic guide outlining the anatomy of a trial / Tyler G. Draa, Doris Cheng, Maureen Harrington, The Honorable Franklin E. Bondonno.

"Bridging the mentor gap"--Cover.

Recon : inquire about the judge -- Peremptory challenge of the judge -- Establish your courtroom footing -- Opposing counsel : colleague first, adversary second -- The initial "meet and greet" with the judge -- Courtroom presence -- Embrace harmful evidence -- Think like an appellate attorney : make a complete record -- Motions in limine -- Additional pretrial filings -- Jury selection (voir dire) -- Where to sit and stand -- The order of evidence -- Opening statements -- Technology & trial graphics -- Introducing evidence -- Cross-examination : opportunity to enhance your case -- Direct examination -- Objections -- Settlement during trial -- Batting cleanup -- Argument -- Deliberations -- The verdict -- Post-trial motions & appeals : immediately ascertain your deadlines -- Appendix A. Availability of peremptory and other judicial challenges -- Appendix B. Availability of evidentiary hearings -- Appendix C. Pattern jury instructions -- Appendix D. Evolving case authority concerning availability of computer animation and other simulations -- Appendix E. State-by-state statutory authority mirroring California Evidence Code Section 776 (when cross-examination is permitted) -- Appendix F. State-by-state statutory authority guiding impeachment of experts with learned treatises.