The Reptile Theory in Practice

Nicholas P. Hurzeler | Lewis Brisbois The “Reptile Theory” is a trial strategy that attempts to use fear and anger to make the jury dislike the defendant so strongly they will award a plaintiff a grossly excessive amount of damages. The plaintiff’s attorney will seek to activate the jurors’ “survival mode” instincts by presenting the defendant’s conduct… Continue reading The Reptile Theory in Practice

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