Automobile Fraud: 10.9.4 Conduct of the Trial
Jurors can be surprisingly attentive during trial. They are attuned not only to nuances in the witnesses’ expression and demeanor but also to the appearance and manner of the parties and the parties’ attorneys and staff, both inside and outside the courtroom. The jury is likely to notice if one attorney appears disorganized or less confident, for example. In this vein it is a healthy practice to consistently display respect to the judge, the courtroom staff, the opposing attorney and staff, and to all witnesses and even the opposing party.