Van Norman Law, Author at Van Norman Law

02 Mar Courtroom Dramas & Legal TV: The People v. O.J. Simpson

Posted at 00:20h in Van Norman Law Firm by Van Norman Law

Courtroom dramas and other legal television shows are extremely popular here in America. One of the first ever courtroom drama series was The Defenders, which debuted in 1961 on CBS. Costarring E.G. Marshall and Robert Reed, a father/son defense attorney combo, the series specialized in...

29 Feb Motorcycle Safety Tips

Posted at 07:57h in Van Norman Law Firm by Van Norman Law

Motorcycle Safety Tips Here at Van Norman Law, we do everything we can to keep the streets of Arizona safe. If you are driving a car, taking the bus, or riding a bike or a motorcycle, there are always small changes you can make to ensure...

26 Feb Tips for Sharing the Road with 18-Wheelers

Posted at 07:49h in Van Norman Law Firm by Van Norman Law

Tips for Sharing the Road with 18-Wheelers Whether you typically drive on the highway or if you stick to the quite streets of your hometown, you have come across large 18-wheel semi-trucks before. These massive vehicles may seem intimidating to drive next to but they will...

23 Feb Learning about Product Liability

Posted at 15:49h in Van Norman Law Firm by Van Norman Law

In America alone thousands of injuries occur each year because of defective or dangerous products. Product liability places the legal responsibility on a manufacturer or seller for putting the dangerous product into the stream of commerce. Companies have a legal obligation to ensure that their...

20 Feb A Brief List of History’s Craziest Lawsuits (Part Two)

Posted at 18:59h in Van Norman Law Firm by Van Norman Law

Welcome back to our list of history’s craziest lawsuits. So far we have learned about cases involving magicians and dry cleaners. Who knows what else could be in store? Let’s get into it. 3. Ageism and Orchestras Martin Stoner had been playing violin in the New...

17 Feb A Brief List of History’s Craziest Lawsuits (Part One)

Posted at 18:53h in Van Norman Law Firm by Van Norman Law

A Brief List of History’s Craziest Lawsuits (Part One) The American legal system has long been considered one of the finest in the world. It was built by our Founding Fathers to be a place where justice would be upheld, where the weak would be protected...

14 Feb Van Norman Law’s Public Speaking Tips (Part Two)

Posted at 18:39h in Van Norman Law Firm by Van Norman Law

Welcome to part two of Van Norman Law’s public speaking tips. 3. Study the Greats What better way to learn public speaking than by studying the greatest public speakers of all time? In the modern age, your resources are nearly limitless. Hop on YouTube and you can...

11 Feb Van Norman Law’s Public Speaking Tips (Part One)

Posted at 04:44h in Van Norman Law Firm by Van Norman Law

So far this month we have written on what it takes to be persuasive and touched on the subject of rhetoric. These techniques however, cannot be utilized orally if you are not comfortable speaking in public to begin with. Public speaking is takes some individuals...

07 Feb Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasion

Posted at 04:17h in Van Norman Law Firm by Van Norman Law

Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasion In our last blog we briefly touched on a few things that can help make someone a more persuasive speaker. Well, did you know that there is an art built around the concept of being persuasive? Rhetoric is considered the art...

03 Feb Becoming Persuasive: A Lawyer’s Guide

Posted at 04:40h in Van Norman Law Firm by Van Norman Law

If everything you know about lawyers has come from television and movies, you probably think most of their job is done in the courtroom. It is time to clear up this misconception because this could not be further from the truth. Fewer than ten percent...

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