July 15, 2025
The closing statement is one of the most important parts of a jury trial. It’s when you, as the lawyer, get to put everything together for the jury. Remind the jury of the high points in your case. Explain the low points. And seek to persuade the jury why it should rule for your client.
In this short video, Schlam Stone & Dolan partner Joshua Wurtzel discusses how to give an effective closing statement that both connects with, and persuades, the jury.