Principles and Practice of Trial Consultation

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One of the few books to present an overview of important techniques available to trial consultants from both a practical and research perspective. Brodsky does what he does best, combining research knowledge, practical experience, and personal insights in a concise, focused style. The combination of case examples and detailed descriptions of techniques and practices makes this book a user-friendly and valuable read.--Nancy L. Ryba, PhD, Department of Psychology, California State University, Fullerton
Brodsky has done it again. Nobody writes with more simple elegance and clarity about complicated and sophisticated issues in psychology and law. As the art and science of trial consultation matures, this book marks a true developmental milestone.--Joel A. Dvoskin, PhD, past president, American Psychology-Law Society; Department of Psychiatry, University of Arizona The most thoughtful and insightful book about trial consultation that I have ever read. This book is both approachable and scholarly, anecdotal and analytical. It gives the reader new understandings of the full range of substantive issues about which a trial consultant must develop expertise, and does so with humor, humility, and passion. For those interested in this important topic, this is 'must' reading.--Michael L. Perlin, JD, Director, International Mental Disability Law Reform Project and Online Mental Disability Law Program, New York Law School -This book is a worthy read for trial attorneys and consultants....This book has a handful of excellent and practical insights into effective consultation....Brodsky provides a unique but important chapter on 'reversals' or non-obvious findings about potential jurors in a particular case that provide 'compelling reasons to deselect exactly the jurors one would want to keep in conventional trials'....This book includes an intriguing consideration of emerging consulting trends and challenges....Brodsky's tone is reflective and refreshing. You will appreciate his voice....A valuable addition to the trial advocacy library. It clearly answers critical questions directed to the trial consulting field while simultaneously providing practical guidance for working consultants and trial attorneys.--The Jury Expert, 5/6/2009??"Informative, entertaining....[An] excellent addition to the forensic literature."--Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online, 9/1/2013?? A leading forensic psychologist famed for his trilogy on expert witnessing....Brodsky writes in his usual clear and easy-to-read style, with practical guides to consulting in an empirically based and ethical manner. The book is of particular relevance to psychologists because of its treatment of surveys and measures, witness preparation, jury selection, research, and other activities that are the natural domain of trained behavioral professionals....Brodsky captures the readers' attention with sensational details about serial killers, police brutality, racial bigotry, and high-profile proceedings like those involving the Oklahoma City bombing and Kobe Bryant. No one can claim to be bored with his storytelling....Brodsky is the quintessential trial consultant, sharing astute observations, insightful lessons from past cases, and the high personal standards he espouses....Aspiring trial consultants and others interested in legal work will find this book an excellent and useful resource. --PsycCRITIQUES, 5/6/2009 One of the few books to present an overview of important techniques available to trial consultants from both a practical and research perspective. Brodsky does what he does best, combining research knowledge, practical experience, and personal insights in a concise, focused style. The combination of case examples and detailed descriptions of techniques and practices makes this book a user-friendly and valuable read.--Nancy L. Ryba, PhD, Department of Psychology, California State University, Fullerton
Brodsky has done it again. Nobody writes with more simple elegance and clarity about complicated and sophisticated issues in psychology and law. As the art and science of trial consultation matures, this book marks a true developmental milestone.--Joel A. Dvoskin, PhD, past president, American Psychology-Law Society; Department of Psychiatry, University of Arizona The most thoughtful and insightful book about trial consultation that I have ever read. This book is both approachable and scholarly, anecdotal and analytical. It gives the reader new understandings of the full range of substantive issues about which a trial consultant must develop expertise, and does so with humor, humility, and passion. For those interested in this important topic, this is 'must' reading.--Michael L. Perlin, JD, Director, International Mental Disability Law Reform Project and Online Mental Disability Law Program, New York Law School - This book is a worthy read for trial attorneys and consultants....This book has a handful of excellent and practical insights into effective consultation....Brodsky provides a unique but important chapter on 'reversals' or non-obvious findings about potential jurors in a particular case that provide 'compelling reasons to deselect exactly the jurors one would want to keep in conventional trials'....This book includes an intriguing consideration of emerging consulting trends and challenges....Brodsky's tone is reflective and refreshing. You will appreciate his voice....A valuable addition to the trial advocacy library. It clearly answers critical questions directed to the trial consulting field while simultaneously providing practical guidance for working consultants and trial attorneys.--The Jury Expert, 5/6/2009AE'AE' aEURoeInformative, entertainingaEUR|.[An] excellent addition to the forensic literature.aEUR--Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online, 9/1/2013AE'AE' A leading forensic psychologist famed for his trilogy on expert witnessing....Brodsky writes in his usual clear and easy-to-read style, with practical guides to consulting in an empirically based and ethical manner. The book is of particular relevance to psychologists because of its treatment of surveys and measures, witness preparation, jury selection, research, and other activities that are the natural domain of trained behavioral professionals....Brodsky captures the readers' attention with sensational details about serial killers, police brutality, racial bigotry, and high-profile proceedings like those involving the Oklahoma City bombing and Kobe Bryant. No one can claim to be bored with his storytelling....Brodsky is the quintessential trial consultant, sharing astute observations, insightful lessons from past cases, and the high personal standards he espouses....Aspiring trial consultants and others interested in legal work will find this book an excellent and useful resource. --PsycCRITIQUES, 5/6/2009