You’re second-chair on a trial. Opposing counsel made a factual representation to the judge that you’re pretty sure is wrong — and the error favors your client. Your lead counsel wants to stay silent. What do you do?

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Stay specific. One example, told well, beats three told fast. Make your decisions visible — what you chose between. End on what changed, for whom.

You’re second-chair on a trial. Opposing counsel made a factual representation to the judge that you’re pretty sure is wrong — and the error favors your client. Your lead counsel wants to stay silent. What do you do?

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