Preface and Dedication - W. McKinley Smiley, Jr.
Preface and Acknowledgement - John F. Romano
Chapter 1 The Trial Lawyer -- Personal Perspectives
Chapter 2 Initial Client Interview & Client Contact
Chapter 3 The Investigation and Working with Investigators
Chapter 4 Proof & Argument of Damages in Catastrophic Injury Cases
Chapter 5 Proof of Damages in Wrongful Death Litigation
Chapter 6 Proof and Argument of Punitive Damages
Chapter 7 The Complaint and Responsive Pleadings
Chapter 8 Preparation of Parties and Witnesses for Depositions
Chapter 9 The Use of Depositions at Trial
Chapter 10 Interrogatories
Chapter 11 Motion Practice in Civil Litigation
Chapter 12 The Summary Judgment Motion and Hearing
Chapter 13 Trial Brief
Chapter 14 The Trial Guide and the Trial Notebook
Chapter 15 Case Management and Pretrial Procedure
Chapter 16 Insurance Bad Faith
Chapter 17 Voir Dire Techniques - General Principles of Advocacy
Chapter 18 Opening Statement
Chapter 19 Direct Examination
Chapter 20 Demonstrative Evidence
Chapter 21 Cross-Examination
Chapter 22 Closing Argument - Tactics and Techniques
Chapter 23 How to Preserve Issues in the Trial Court for Later Appeal
Chapter 24 Florida Standard Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms