Practicing With Professionalism - South Carolina Bar Association

are saying, .. ."). The conversational styled questions get the good
responses, the re-asked questioIlS frame the responses in a format from
whichyou can impeach the witness if necessary.
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Whenever possible, always visit the scene and take pictures if necessary.
Whether you are dealing with a personal injury case or a commercial
dispute, being there gives you insights that you can never get from
reading about it.
Work hard for a few weeks or months, and then take a break. Don'tforget
to enjoy what you do.
Appreciate challenges, they make you a better and stronger person.
Appreciate losses, they make you wiser and also make you a better and
stronger person.
Appreciate victories, they holdyou up between the challenges and losses.
Nothing is as simple as it seems, and nothing is as complex, either.
Break projects down into manageable parts. Thenjust take on one part at (
a time.
Take time just to think about yourcases. You'll be surprised by the ideas
you get.
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Practice arguing your cases to your kids.
stories.
Be home by your kid's bedtime most nights.
They make good bedtime
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Whether arguing to a judge or a jury, speak slower than you think you
need to and don't be afraid to pause and think before answering
questions.
Be yourself. Don't try to act like that other lawyerwith whom you were
really impressed... You'r.enot that.good an actor.
Write in small, simple sentences. Be clear. Be concise.
19. Always use topic sentences and include a road map of your argument.
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