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Michael J. DeBlis III - Ebooks
Closing Argument: It Ain't Over 'til It's Over
Closing argument is a great persuasive device to help you win your case. It is the most powerful part of the trial. It comes last and has the psychological advantage of recency.
Michael J. DeBlis III, Esq.
2 min read
Don’t Get Upstaged: Staging in the Courtroom for Lawyers
Studies show that only seven percent of what we communicate are our spoken words.
Michael J. DeBlis III, Esq.
1 min read
Sharpening the Five Senses through “Sense Memory” for Rich and Layered Storytelling in the Courtroom
To be captivating storytellers, we need to learn to use the five senses when telling our client’s story. The five senses are taste, touch, smell, sight, and hearing.
Michael J. DeBlis III, Esq.
1 min read
From Jury to Judgment: A Modern Guide to Storytelling Strategies for Courtroom Success
As a trial lawyer, what do you really need in order to win your case? Attention — the jury’s attention.
Michael J. DeBlis III, Esq.
1 min read
Theater of the Courtroom: Connecting to the Jury and Finding Justice through Dramatic Technique
At first blush, the similarities between the theater and the courtroom might seem as disparate as the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning. But when you look beneath the surface, the connections between the two are strikingly similar.
Michael J. DeBlis III, Esq.
1 min read
Storytelling in the Courtroom: The 'Arc' of Telling a Riveting Story
In this ebook, I will cover the beats that all great stories go through. From there, I’ll discuss the importance of finding the tempo of the narrative pace, the rule of three’s and how to apply it, and how to build suspense.
Michael J. DeBlis III, Esq.
2 min read
Silencing the Inner Critic Both In Court and Out
This ebook provides a comprehensive exploration of the theme of perfectionism, the inner critic, and the importance of being present in both personal and professional contexts, particularly in legal settings.
Michael J. DeBlis III, Esq.
2 min read
I've Memorized my Opening Statement and Closing Argument. Now What?
Virtually every performance coach would agree that memorized text should be spoken in a way that makes the listener feel that the thoughts are coming to the speaker in the moment and that he is speaking them for the first time.
Michael J. DeBlis III, Esq.
2 min read
Beyond a Shadow of a Doubt – Harnessing the Power of Psychology in the Courtroom to Win Your Client’s Case
Human expression has always fascinated me. In this ebook, I begin by addressing the “villain” stereotype that is hoisted on a criminal defendant from the moment the jury enters a courtroom and what we can do to blunt it.
Michael J. DeBlis III, Esq.
2 min read
CROSS-EXAMINATION MADE SIMPLE (Volume I): FUNDAMENTAL RULES
This ebook will provide you with creative tools for conducting cross-examination. From achieving basic witness control to becoming more in tune to the subtle nuances of space and proximity in the courtroom and how to use these to your advantage,
Michael J. DeBlis III, Esq.
2 min read
Shakespeare for Lawyers: Make Your Words Dance!: Volume 1
While it’s true that the quote, “Let’s kill all the lawyers” came from the stroke of Shakespeare’s pen in Henry VI, Part 2, Act IV, Scene 2, there are many things that we, as lawyers, can learn from the Bard.
Michael J. DeBlis III, Esq.
3 min read
Shakespeare for Lawyers: Rhetorical Power in the Courtroom: Volume 2
This is Volume 2 of the "Shakespeare for Lawyers" series and picks up where Volume 1 left off -- with Rhetoric, a topic that you rarely hear about in legal circles but which we, as lawyers, rely upon every day when we are in the courtroom advocating for our clients.
Michael J. DeBlis III, Esq.
2 min read
Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses
In this ebook, I will discuss strategies for cross-examining expert witnesses.
Michael J. DeBlis III, Esq.
1 min read
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