This long-time leading course book is an invaluable source for prospective trial lawyers, presenting: - a best-selling author renowned for his skills both as a writer and litigator- a clear, engaging writing style that breaks the trial process down into its critical components for more thorough and efficient comprehension- excellent examples illustrating strategies for opening statements, jury selection, direct- and cross-examination, exhibits, objections, and more- an appendix containing the Federal Rules of Evidence for easy reference