My Tech Rules List of 10

1. If you can say it, you can display it.  Cross v. Lamb, Inc., 60 N.J.Super 59 (1960)
2. Lay a foundation before presentation. Macaluso v. Pleskin, 329 N.J.Super 348 (App. Div. 2000)
3. Hide and be Denied.  Suanez v. Egeland, 330 N.J. Super 190 (App Div 2000)
4. If your tech doesn't work, don't go berserk.  (Have a backup plan... People expect tech to fail, so stay calm and think of an alternate way to present the same information)
5. Courtroom staff will know the best place to show.  (Ask those that frequent the courtroom what locations are best to display information to the jury)
6. Know the relevant cases or your preparation may be wasted.  (If you do not know the applicable case law, you may not be able to educate the court on the admissibility of the work you have completed)
7. Do a practice run through to expect problems you'll run into (Practice, Practice, Practice)
8. Always check your power cords, batteries, extension wires, etc.
9. An organized file folder is as important as an organized trial notebook.
10.  Backup, Backup, Backup