Dino Privitera, Esquire was invited by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute to participate in the program, “Developing and Presenting Your Case: A Cast Study of “A Few Good Men.” The course used the movie, “A Few Good Men” as a guide to highlight the essential steps involved in preparing a case for trial. Mr. Privitera used his expertise as a former district attorney and current trial lawyer to speak on the following topics:

• Talking to a Party who is represented by counsel
• Opening Statement
  • Stating the Facts v. Emotional Appeal
  • Defusing Bombshells
  • Critical First Minute
• Dealing with Surprising, Damaging Testimony
  • Missing a Trap
  • What you Can do for your Witness During Cross
  • Rehabilitating your Witness

Other topics covered and commented on by all members of the panel included:

• Direct Examination of an Expert
• Cross Examination of an Expert
• Objections
• Dealing with Stress in Litigation
• The Witness who Antagonizes the Judge or Jury
• Direct Examination of an Hostile Witness
• Theater Skills in the Courtroom