Publications

New York Law JournalThursday, September 21, 2006Headline: Common Mistakes and Simple RemediesByline: Ben B. Rubinowitz and Evan TorganWhen conducting a direct or cross examination, everything the trial lawyer does should be done with an eye toward summation. Before moving to another subject area, the trial attorney should continually ask herself whether she has elicited...

New York Law Journal July 25, 2006 TuesdayHEADLINE: Introduction of Exhibits in Civil CasesBYLINE: Ben B. Rubinowitz and Evan TorganBODY:A crucial, but often overlooked, part of trial advocacy is knowledge of the rules that govern the introduction of exhibits.For an attorney with a firm grasp of evidentiary foundations, an exhibit's introduction can be quite simple....

New York Law Journal May 4, 2006, ThursdaySECTION: Pg. 17, (col. 3) Vol. 235 LENGTH: 2466 words HEADLINE: TRIAL ADVOCACY; Continuing to Try Your Case After the SummationsBYLINE: Ben B. Rubinowitz and Evan Torgan BODY: Continuing to Try Your Case After the Summations Anyone who has ever walked into a courtroom while the jury is off...

New York Law Journal January 06, 2006, FridayHEADLINE: Trial Advocacy, Impeachment With a Prior Inconsistent StatementBYLINE: Ben B. Rubinowitz and Evan TorganBODY:One of the most exhilarating parts of cross-examination is impeachment and one method of impeaching is through the use of a prior inconsistent statement. Unfortunately, many attorneys turn what could be a dramatic event...

New York Law Journal October 25, 2005SECTION: NEWS; Pg. 3 Vol. 234HEADLINE: Trial Advocacy; Who's Up First? Issues Related to Order of SummationBYLINE: Ben B. Rubinowitz and Evan TorganBODY:The order of summation is a continuous source of concern for trial lawyers. Although the attorney who defends a case enjoys the luxury of not having to...