Recent News and Articles
The Wall Street Journal printed an interesting article this weekend about the importance of client communication, research, writing and presenting the best argument to a judge or jury on a client's behalf.
Attorney and author Adam Freeman writes, "What lawyers understand better than most writers is that the really hard work takes place before setting pen to paper." What he is talking about is how good attorneys - at the trial and appellate levels -- research and develop their arguments into a solid and persuasive theme prior to drafting a legal document or arguing on their client's behalf before ever stepping foot into the courtroom.
This is important for all clients to understand. From the very beginning, you must tell your attorney the truth -- all the facts and circumstances , both good and bad - surrounding your case.
Freeman writes, and we agree, "Is there an obvious weakness to your case? Concede up front; you'll clear the air allow the judge to focus on the facts that support your theme."
As a criminal defendant you have to talk to your attorney honestly and openly so that he or she can use all the facts, even the bad ones, to represent you as effectively as possible.
Once we know the facts, we can then use our experience and skill as attorneys to form the most persuasive argument possible to a judge or a jury. We are here to tell your story. With your help, at Raymond T. Faller Co., LPA, we can use our experience and skill to fight for you to get the best result possible!
You can read the Wall Street Journal article here.
Widmer round three! The Widmer case has recieved mass publicity, but it isn't the only local case that has gone to trial three or more times. Read about two other local cases that have been tried three or more times and why you havn't seen those in the news. Also, see what local legal professionals, academics, and law students have to say about the "mystery witness" in the Widmer case whose name the Prosecutor won't divulge until trial. How will attorneys adequately defend Widmer if they can't prepare to examine the State's witnesses? What does this say about new Discovery Rule 16?
Read more about Widmer and how the trial develops in the coming days/weeks on cincinnati.com
