How Should You Prepare for Courtroom Technology Failure?

TTwo mirrored laptops and an A/B switch help prepare for courtroom technology failure beside a courtroom projection screen.

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How Should You Prepare for Courtroom Technology Failure?

October 5, 2026

To prepare for courtroom technology failure, build and test a second presentation path before the first witness is called. PhillyLegalNews ...

Featured image for "The 60-Second Trial Tip Every Trial Lawyer Should Know," highlighting courtroom preparation, court reporting, and trial record accuracy based on Thomas G. Oakes' 2010 IADC publication.

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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: ...

Portrait of Edward A. Gray, Esquire, respected Philadelphia trial lawyer whose meticulous preparation and use of early realtime court reporting are highlighted in this article.

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How One Trial Lawyer, Two Interpreters, and Early Realtime Technology Protected the Integrity of an International Expert Deposition

by Thomas Oakes

August 31, 2026

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By Thomas G. OakesCourt Reporter • Litigation Technology Professional • Certified TrialDirector Trainer • Former Instructor, Temple University LL.M. Trial ...

rofessor Barbara Lynne Ashcroft, Thomas G. Oakes, and Jack Delany, Esquire, following the Temple LL.M. in Trial Advocacy trial technology lecture series.

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How Teaching Trial Technology Transformed a Generation of Trial Lawyers at Temple’s LL.M. in Trial Advocacy

by Thomas Oakes

May 4, 2026

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Key Takeaways Temple’s LL.M. in Trial Advocacy adopted a “learn by doing” model that integrated technology directly into trial performance. ...

A Witness using smartboard to annotate X-ray during interactive deposition in Philadelphia personal injury case.

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Interactive Depositions: Technology Reshaping Testimony in Philadelphia

by Thomas Oakes

May 19, 2026

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Answer Block What is an interactive deposition — and why are Philadelphia personal injury attorneys using them more often?An interactive ...

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Mastering Courtroom Presentations with TrialDirector

by Thomas Oakes

August 11, 2025

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Mastering Courtroom Presentations with TrialDirector In today’s high-stakes courtroom environment, the way you present evidence can be just as important ...

Silhouettes of David and Goliath facing off against a glowing blue digital background symbolizing courtroom technology.

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David vs. Goliath Effect: Leveling the Field with Litigation Technology

by Thomas Oakes

August 7, 2025

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This blog explores the David vs. Goliath Effect in the courtroom—how modern litigation technology allows solo practitioners and smaller firms ...

Bar graph showing memory retention over time for telling, showing, and combining both; highest retention is achieved when people both see and hear information.

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If a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words, What Is a Video Worth?

by Thomas Oakes

July 21, 2026

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In the courtroom, every detail matters. The words spoken, the images shown, and how those pieces come together shape the ...

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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 ...

Scales of justice, news anchor, and smartphone camera representing visual expectations in civil trials

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From News Anchors to Algorithms: How Civil Juries Changed with the Media Landscape

by Thomas Oakes

July 21, 2026

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A Simpler Time: How We Used to Absorb Information There was a time when the American public received nearly all ...

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