Baron & Budd Attorney Lisa Blue Publishes Book on Jury Selection
Lisa Blue, PhD, an attorney with the law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C., has just released Blues Guide to Jury Selection," published by Thomson West and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Written by Dr. Blue and attorney Robert Hirschhorn, the guide presents methods to help lawyers shape their cases to appeal to jurors' perceptions and beliefs during the voir dire process, in which a lawyer to determine their suitability for jury service questions potential jurors.
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) January 26, 2005 -- Lisa Blue, PhD, an attorney with the law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C., has just released Blues Guide to Jury Selection," published by Thomson West and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Co-authored with jury consultant Robert Hirschhorn, the Blue Guide walks the reader through every aspect of voir dire from logistical considerations such as pre-trial motions and jury questionnaires to developing the art of effective communication with jurors through the use of psychological techniques as well as an understanding of body language-just to name a few of the topics covered in this in-depth book.
Our primary goal in writing this book is to help attorneys feel more comfortable in front of the jury during voir dire," said Dr. Blue. We think lawyers at every level--from first-year associates to seasoned veterans--will be better at jury selection after reading this book."
A trial lawyer and licensed psychologist, Dr. Blue has represented hundreds of victims of mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure and diseases caused by other toxic substances, honing her skills as an expert on jury selection and trial psychology. She is certified by the American Board of Forensic Psychology and by the American Board of Professional Psychology. The National Law Journal recognized Dr. Blue in 2001 as one of the top 50 women litigators in the U.S. for her accomplishments in trial courts around the country.
About Baron & Budd, P.C.
Since 1977, the law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C. has championed the rights of people and communities harmed by corporate misconduct. With over 70 attorneys and offices in Texas, Illinois, Ohio, Louisiana, and New York, Baron & Budd enjoys a national reputation as a leader of the plaintiffs bar. The firm represents individuals with mesothelioma and other diseases caused by asbestos; leukemia caused by benzene; injuries caused by other toxic substances and unsafe pharmaceuticals; water authorities seeking clean-up costs for drinking water contamination; securities investors defrauded by corporate wrongdoing; and consumers in class actions. For more information on the firm, call 1-800-222-2766 or visit www.baronandbudd.com
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