Sach Oliver

Joseph Fried · Sach Oliver

In this 3-hour program the creator of the Speed Trial, Joe Fried and the creator of the Depositions Are Trial Methodology, Sach Oliver, merge together for the perfect combination in trucking cases. Learning these techniques guarantees better results for trucking victims. What is the most common truck wreck fact pattern? What is the more complex case? 5 witnesses? 40 witnesses? These techniques work on all types of cases.

Hour 1:

• The Speed Trial – preparation for the speed trial
• The foundation for efficiency and clarity,
• Involvement and planning with in-house staff,
• Analysis of evidence for elements required for prima facie case for all legal theories (for each party).including punitive damages. The trucking rules that apply.
• Coordination/timing of discovery/document requests, experts, jury research.

Hour 2:

• Depositions Are Trial Methodologies
• The Power of the Video Clip
• Determining Messaging, Key Words, and Deliver of the Truth in the most efficient manner with extreme clarity.
• Identification of key areas of inquiry for the driver and the 30(b)(6) witness
• Choosing and creating exhibits and visual aids for use with the driver and 30(b)(6) witness’ deposition
• Taking the driver deposition to nail down critical speed trial facts
• Taking the Trucking 30b6 deposition to nail down critical speed trial facts

Hour 3:

• Editing/Sequencing evidence for trial
• Deposition Gameplan – Order of Proof
• Editing key video clips required for prima facie elements.
• Timing clips for brevity
• Editing expert clips required for prima facie elements
• Dry rehearsal and timing of all proof
• Practical Trucking Teaching and Instruction Speed trial: Jury Selection, Opening, Direct and Cross Exams, and Closings.

Phillip Miller · Sach Oliver

In this session Phillip Miller and Sach Oliver will discuss how to develop timelines for your case that will help sell your trial story and facilitate deliberations. This session will include demonstrations on the design and use of case timelines and use of the Timeline in Opening Statement. Miller as the Jury Consultant and Oliver as the Trial Lawyer have teamed up on over $200,000,000 in verdicts and settlements so far. Come see the dynamic duo demonstrate the process of collecting historical results for clients across the country.

Hour 1:

• How to Develop a Timeline that creates context, has a clear takeaway, and will help drive your trial story.
• Why timelines work
• Editing to identify key points/elements for your case theory
• Making key points part of discovery
• Integrating exhibits, testimony and key evidence into the Timeline.
• Evaluating the timeline for data density and chart junk.

Hour 2:

• Timeline design
• Considering alternative designs and materials for the timeline
• Determining whether multiple timelines are needed.
• How to Anchor the Timeline to the Defense’s Nightmares
• Testing the timeline with focus groups and as part of mock trials.

Hour 3:

• How to Present Timelines in Opening Statements (with demonstration)
• How to Present Timeline with Direct and Cross Examinations
• Bonus Material: How do Jury Consultants and the Trial Lawyer work together in discovery, depositions, jury research, and during the Trial to achieve success for clients

Sach Oliver

In this 3-hour seminar Sach Oliver will take us thru his “Depositions are Trial” methodology including video clips, power points, and exhibits used in trucking cases tried to substantial verdicts.

Followed by Book Signing.

Hour 1:

• Learn How to Take Depositions that Dictate Historic Results
• A New Way of Thinking
• The Deposition Journey with the Jury
• How to Get to the Truth with Witnesses

Hour 2:

• Establish the Visual Culture of the Case in Depositions
• Never Give Up - Using Techniques and Tools with Witnesses
• The Cowboy Way- let’s have some fun while changing our clients lives
• The Engine- what happens under the hood with deposition prep and execution that no one ever sees

Hour 3:

• The Negotiations Battleship
• The Trial Battleship