Retired trial court judge Mark Curry discusses the Closing Argument, including its purpose, strategies and techniques, and trial tips on how to present an effective and persuasive argument. This is one of a new series on trial skills and techniques produced by the judge in conjunction with his handbook on trial practice entitled Practical Trial Handbook. The handbook is a concise and practical treatise on the fundamentals of trial from the motions in limine to the closing argument and everything in between. The handbook contains the nuts and bolts of a court or jury trial that every lawyer must know in order to competently try any type of case in any jurisdiction. For further information visit the handbook website at: https://www.practicaltrialhandbook.com/.

The handbook is available for purchase on Amazon Books.

Federal Rules of Evidence edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098GT2S9T?...

CA Rules of Evidence edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098JVZRSX?...

OTHER TRIAL SKILLS VIDEOS by Judge Curry:

Opening Statement:    • Opening Statement  Strategies, tacti...  

CrossExamination:    • Cross Examination   Strategies, tact...  

Trial Objections: Coming soon.