want to write a compelling opening statement?
Make it a STORY.
Learn how to use story structure to build an opening statement that will capture the attention of your jurors and persuade them to help your client.
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There's no better feeling in a courtroom than watching the jurors move to the edge of their seats, eyes wide open, capitivated by your telling of a client's story.
What is LawStory?
LawStory is a company founded by trial attorney Keeley Blanchard to provide jury consulting, trial support, and trial skills training to lawyers who seek justice for the little guy.
Our work focuses on helping criminal defense and plaintiff's lawyers use creative and compelling stories to increase their odds of getting a win for their client.
In the process, we increase their confidence and reduce the stress and overwhelm that comes with the difficult work that these lawyer-heroes do every day.
what's in the opening statement workbook?
The workbook takes you through a five-act story structure that you can use to build your client's opening statement. The structure is based on the proven brain science behind storytelling and persuasion.
There are step-by-step instructions on how to choose your story's protagonist (who, in a surprise twist, will actually be a villain!), and how to write each section of your story.
Use the structure to write a concise opening statement that will motivate the jurors to help your client.