The best advice for communicating in the courtroom is: Be Brief. The best way to explain your
problem is in a clear and direct way. Do
not muddy your position by trying to “throw mud” on your opposing party. It does not work. If you can state your case in less than 5
minutes, do so. Your most important
points will always take less than 5 minutes to explain. Leave out all the rest.
Here's a link to a great article on brevity: How To Be Brief
Take care,
Judge Michelle Smith Scott
