Building Trial Attorneys, Jury Selection Secrets & More

An experienced trial attorney who manages Morgan & Morgan’s Southeast Florida offices, Will Lewis has won jury trials, bench trials, and arbitrations throughout Florida. He has has recovered numerous settlements for his clients, many in excess of a million dollars. Here, Will discusses how building a successful law firm requires multifaceted tools, including tracking crucial data in order to balance caseloads and provide a better client experience. When hiring trial attorneys, he believes in going beyond formal interviews and getting to know potential candidates on a deeper level. And when in the courtroom, the opening statement of a trial, he maintains, is an undervalued component that sets the tone for the proceedings and frames the case. Among other helpful trial tips in this podcast, Will addresses common misconceptions about bias and provides valuable insights on handling situations where the judge is not favorable to your case.