The American Bar Association's ABA Journal recently asked veteran litigators to share their "aha" trial moments. Glaser Weil Partner Patty Glaser, who heads the Firm's Litigation Department, told the Journal that one of the most important tools of an effective trial lawyer is preparation so that there are no surprises and all the “aha” moments happen to the other side.
When the “aha” moments do come, especially when they help your case, the key is to ensure the moment does not pass without the jury catching on, she said.