How to Engage your Jury in the Courtroom

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