Gerry Spence opens a can of whup ass

[theloosecannon707]

man you guys that think you can sound smart by blathering about 'blah that is a legal conclusion negligence blah' don't know what your talking about and your stupid for trying to critique one of the most successful attorneys in american history... i would explain why your wrong and teach you what i learned in the first year of tort law, but then i would be as lame as you... just stop pretending like you know what your talking about and just enjoy Mr. Spence.

[jeepsterjeepster]

@theloosecannon707 must not have gone too far in law school if you don't understand the difference between "your" and "you're."

[awall1231]

I wish he was handling my case. I truly hope his underlings are as great as this man. my future depends on it!!!

[mesha1ism]

4 stars Clip

[SuperOlds88]

I wish there were more "good ole boys" like Gerry Spence in this country.

[kelley66]

The resident litigation experts on here who are critiquing Spence as if they have a tenth of his talent as a trial lawyer are truly freaking hilarious. Thanks for the laughs.

[xChuckNorrisKickx]

@kelley66 Except about half or more of his cross is objectionable. For instance, "negligence" is a legal standard, so asking, "are you here to convince the jury the county was not negligent" is highly objectionable as it actually requires he make a conclusion of law. There are other examples here too. So yeah, it's not that great.

[955472]

"Don't you want to answer the question" Good one.

[KE4RWS]

This guy knows good and well that ANY attorney is going to go over the facts of the case before you go on trial like this. But he's gonna try and turn it around like someone going over the facts before-hand is a bad thing, implying impropriety by doing this. This asshole is precisely why people need attorneys to defend them, as people like this will do their best to trick the shit out of you REGARDLESS of the truth of the case. So long as he wins is ALL that matters to these dick wads.

[Zxzm]

@KE4RWS And if you don't think attorneys representing large corporate interests and insurance companies don't employ similar tactics or worse tactics in hopes of winning at all costs, you're a fool. It's clear that he's crossing a so-called "independent expert" hired by the defendant in this matter.  it's called exposing bias.

[jmackenroth]

Not very impressed frankly. Way to heavy on the "down home folks" bullshit act. F. Lee Bailey and Barry Sheck are much better than this guy.

[logotrix]

I'm sorry, but I find his "style" mannered and manipulative - the "good 'ol boy" bullshit - really repellent. If this is "classic Spence" - that is just pathetic. Watching this is a real insight into how he constructs himself as a "country lawyer" - obviously inspired by John Wayne. Soooo American.

[bigdatut]

His win loss record speaks for itself. Please post yours for comparisson.

[mrmmrmproductions]

2:08

Couldn't there have been an objection: privilage?

[submitu911]

This guy would be terrifying to sit in front of and be questioned if you'd fkd up. Purely awesome. First time I've ever heard him speak.

[gjerrildkro]

gerry coined the term "bankster" he really did.

[Beepbeepoutoftheway]

It's not coaching about how to tell the truth, it's preparation for a trial. If Grisham novels are true, every witness for both sides is prepped beforehand by their lawyers. The witness should have just said it was preparation for a trial, like a baseball coach prepares you to play baseball. Plus, the lawyer went on and on about this. How was it at all relevant to the trial, seeing as every witness is coached? Did he do that same line of questioning for every witness?

[bajramovic92]

@Beepbeepoutoftheway

It's meant to destroy his credibility. That's about it. I'm sure that this isn't all Gerry does. He's practically undefeated when it comes to trials, so I'm sure that he has many tricks up his sleeve.

[Zxzm]

@Beepbeepoutoftheway It's called impeachment and exposing bias.

[Dremple]

arround 2:00 he states he himself has not has coaching, which is ridiculous-a lawyer would have, well a Good Lawyer wouldnt have let that kept going...while funny to the Audience, the Jusde should never allow that much grandstanding and "ask and answered" more than once..Just pointing that out...so I guess Im a Dork! Ha Ha thats ok. Hey Click "Like " if you agree Im a Dork" lol

[shawbaby1111]

American Caesar. 

[xpat73]

this is not a trial. It is a trial ad seminar......

[wjiharris]

This man is a master litigator who has dedicated his life to making sure the common man going against the sociopolitical giants had a fighting chance at receiving justice. You cannot talk about the great legal minds of the 20th century without mentioning Gerry Spence.

[axltyler]

@wjiharris too bad he lost to Bugliosi in the 1980s trial case of L. Harvey Oswald vs. U.S. Government.

[SwollenCranium]

Lame.

[MrNichtneues]

The man, the legend.

[Koroush51]

This guy is a genius

[Obelisk2290]

was this a show

[agrotis79]

Looks like this is on a stage

[Obelisk2290]

looks like a master class

[Sardondi]

There is nothing wrong with talking with witnesses. Spence certainly did. But Spence went far beyond prepping his witnesses: he scripted their testimony until they were little more than puppets.

Gerry Spence spent 30 years twisting words and misleading juries, all the while wearing that ridiculous buckskin jacket. If he had been just a pompous old wind-bag, that would have been tolerable enough. But Spence cynically subverted justice to enrich himself. Such an odious man should be forgotten.

[agrotis79]

No need to hate friend

Spence....Bailey...Cochrane

BEST OF ALL TIME!

[agrotis79]

how much is he worth?

[3AMVideoz]

It seems like you got some beef with the man himself.

[agrotis79]

HOW MUCH DID HE "ENRICH HIMSELF" BY?

[AngryAltruist]

@agrotis79

BY JUST AS MUCH AS THE MARKET WOULD BEAR.

You get what you pay for!

[cheapenterprise]

your an idiot---Spence has won more trials than you ever will in your life--stop hating on what you cant do. Please.

[Tuckeryjdmb]

But in a court of law, words are scrutinized and easily twisted. Why not prepare yourself to make sure your explanation is air tight as possible?

[agrotis79]

It sounds like he is stuttering or is it the video?

Sounds like a sharp guy

[blackbeltpatriotism]

an amazing style he has

[maryellen728]

Gerry Spence. We could use a hundred thousand more like him practicing law and on the bench.

So far I've read "From Freedom to Slavery"," With Justice For None" and "Trial By Fire".

Made me want to read everything he's ever written.

He's a decent man right down to the core.

Where are the strong?

Who are the trusted?

You're looking at him.

[isaachaze1]

i like the audible version of "how to win your case". gerry reads it himself and it's very good. i listen to it on my ipod.

[titanic2thesurface]

Jerry Is A Awesome Guy! I've Known Him My Whole Life And Always go to his speeches when he comes to riverton. my father is a lawyer and has been friends with him for many years!

[pulirpulir]

What is "amazing" "commanding" "mysterious" "mastery" etc. is one simple fact, "the truth" -- nothing can win against the truth, something that wrongdoers try to mock ET infinitum but people like Spence do not let them. God bless him.

[Anomaly100]

After seeing that, If I ever get a subpoena, I'm not testifying. He is good!

[sorolon]

I can't help feeling sorry for the schnook he's grilling. But if I were the person getting screwed by the law because of some lying schnook in court, I'd be glad indeed to see this grilling. Every trick, every word is designed to flatten out the crooked tale/tail of the prevaricating weasel in the hot chair and display it plainly for all to see. The way Spence plays dumb, head-scratching, I-just-don't-get-it, Please explain to me - it's totally Socratic.

[littlecat122]

Yep...listened to Gerry Spence at a book fair in Denver....simple yet commanding

[dalecampbl5]

it seem so simple...yet it's soo mysteriously amazing

[alfredojack30]

Do you have any other videos of Gerry Spence cross examining?

[ReedieBop]

I see why he's considered a master of his craft.

Thanks for posting!

[GA7777777]

I would like to see the rest of this encounter. Also, would like to know the outcome.

[mnmn59]

i think this was just a demonstration/seminar thing

[lifter1204]

My hero! One of the true great Americans!

[okeefearthur]

If anyone has Gerry's cross (at this conference) of the president of the orthopaedic association of the State of Michigan, please post it.

Thanks,

ajok

[sktbd5001]

He's awesome, just got done reading his book amazing !

[CornellianInSpain]

Which one?