Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Introduction; Part One: Opening Thoughts; The Basics; To Young Lawyers; Getting Business; The Courthouse; Part Two: Handling a Case; Judge or Jury?; How to Take a Deposition-Preparation; How to Take a Deposition-Execution; Settlement Negotiations; Jury Selection; Opening Statement; Direct Examination; Cross-Examination; Closing Argument; My First Trial; A Brand New World; The Client's Suffering; 9/11 and the Victim Compensation Fund; Part Three: A Trial Lawyer's Life; Before and Now; Words; Hubris; Lies We Tell Ourselves; Screwing Up