Voir Dire Explained: How I Start Jury Selection in Trial
Today I want to talk about voir dire — the very first part of trial where the attorney and the jury get to have a conversation. What Voir Dire Really Is Voir dire is essentially a question-and-answer session. Your goal is simple: Ask questions Let jurors do the...
Why “Before and After” Witnesses Matter at Trial
One of the most important things you can do as a trial lawyer is get to know your client. Why Knowing Your Client Matters Don’t just read their medical records.Visit their home (if justified).Learn what daily impairments they now live with.Understand what makes them...
Why I Always Run a Focus Group Before Trial
Focus group is one of the most powerful tools you can use to prepare for trial. Why Focus Groups Matter Before you walk into a courtroom, you need to know what a jury might think about your case. A focus group gives you that insight. Without it, you’re guessing. Focus...
Why I Meet with My Clients 6 Times Before Trial
This is Trial 101. I want to continue to teach other lawyers what to do and how to get better at trial. Learn From Other Attorneys One important thing you can do is go watch another attorney try a case. You can walk into any trial — it’s open to the public. Or better...
Do You Really Need a Personal Injury Attorney?
“Do I need a personal injury attorney?” Ask Yourself These Three Questions 1. Are you injured? 2. Do you need medical treatment or are you missing work? 3. Do you need help finding doctors or paying for doctor’s visits so you can get the treatment you need? If you...
Don’t Fall for This Insurance Trap After a Wreck
The Trap: Signing a Release Too Early One thing you must avoid after a wreck is signing a release early on. There is no real benefit to you. It can bar your future claims. Insurance companies like Allstate and Progressive are notorious for pushing early releases. The...
Why I Tell Clients Never to Give a Recorded Statement After a Wreck
One of the most dangerous things you can do after a car wreck is give a recorded statement. Why You Shouldn’t Give a Recorded Statement It will not help your case. There’s no reason to do it, especially if liability is clear. Adjusters and defense attorneys want to...
Why You Shouldn’t Hire a General Lawyer for a Personal Injury Case?
“Do I need to hire a personal injury lawyer, or can I just hire a general practice attorney?” Why Specialization Matters It’s very important to look at the attorney’s website and make sure you’re hiring someone who specializes in personal injury. Also, check how many...
Should You Use PIP Insurance After a Wreck?
It is mandatory coverage in Texas. It’s included in every policy unless you waive it. A waiver can be done online (clicking a box) or by signing a form. If there’s no waiver, the insurance company must give you coverage. The minimum coverage is $2,500 in Texas. Some...
Meet Deborah Hensley Lowe at Hensley Law Firm
Hi, my name is Deborah Henlo, and I’m with Henley Law Firm. Me and my dad run a personal injury practice that we’ve had for many years now. I’ve been licensed for 28 years, and we run a small boutique law firm that handles a lot of litigation in Austin, Texas. Why...