Oral Hearings: Making the Case Come Alive

David Lawsky, Peter-Carlo Lehrell, Mar 16, 2010

Just like trials, hearing presentations are a form of competitive theater. They are the opportunity to bring your case alive, adding a dimension that cannot be portrayed in written documents alone. It is worth the parties’ time to invoke their right to a hearing, to make sure they are carefully and properly prepared, and to find witnesses, consumers, and other third parties who will back their story. The parties need to take into account all of their different audiences, because some of the listeners will form their opinions in large part based on summaries and the oral hearing.
This article will help you plan accordingly.