Chilton Varner and the George Lavin Memorial: Why Silent Advocacy Still Matters

Chilton Davis Varner and George J. Lavin Jr. with IADC program imagery and the title “Why Silent Advocacy Still Matters.”

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Chilton Varner and the George Lavin Memorial: Why Silent Advocacy Still Matters

October 5, 2026

By Thomas G. Oakes | PhillyLegalNews The 2015 George Lavin memorial brought together moderator Chilton Davis Varner and panelists Mary ...

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A Trial Tip That Still Matters: Lessons from My 2010 IADC Publication That Every Trial Lawyer Can Use Today

by Thomas Oakes

July 14, 2026

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Answer Block Although courtroom technology has changed dramatically since 2010, one of the most valuable trial preparation tips I've learned: ...

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Mastering Trial Presentation with TrialPad: A Deep Dive into the LIT SUITE

by Thomas Oakes

May 10, 2026

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Legal professionals across the country are embracing mobile-first litigation technology to streamline trial prep and deliver compelling courtroom presentations. At ...

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The Lavin Method: Silent Advocacy as Legacy and Trial Strategy

by Thomas Oakes

April 12, 2026

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By Tom Oakes of PhillyLegalNews.comIn honor of George J. Lavin, Jr., Esquire (1929–2014) Answer Block What is the Lavin Method ...

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