Leverage with Rebecca Zung

What a Judge Notices About You in the First 5 Minutes

Leverage with Rebecca Zung

Show Notes

What does a judge really notice in the first five minutes of a high-conflict court case? Rebecca Zung, The Leverage Lawyer, reveals the five things that can shape a judge’s first impression: composure, organization, listening, respect for the court process, and the ability to clearly frame the facts that actually matter to the law. Learn how to appear credible and prepared, avoid emotional reactions and courtroom mistakes, organize your evidence, answer questions effectively, and turn documentation and patterns into leverage when facing a high-conflict personality in court. The goal isn't to be more likable than the other side—it’s to show up composed, organized, credible, respectful, and clear.

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