Lessons from the Courtroom

With more than 40 years of practice and 100 jury trials to his name, Frank Jones has learned a thing or two about what it takes to win in the courtroom. In Lessons from the Courtroom, he distills his career into an accessible, insightful guide that will find a keen readership among new trial lawyers, experienced attorneys, and anyone interested in the legal world. Jones takes a look at the changes in the profession over the past 40 years, showing readers where the opportunities are for new attorneys. He then discusses the jury trial system and how attorneys can gain practice both in and out of the courtroom. He also tackles such key issues as working with judges, understanding jurisdictional matters, the nuances of arbitration, and using expert witnesses.

Readers will find insights that they can apply to their own practice in Lessons from the Courtroom. Although not a step-by-step recipe for proven success, this handy guide will provide readers with priceless information usually gained only through hard-fought experience.

With more than 40 years of practice and 100 jury trials to his name, Frank Jones has learned a thing or two about what it takes to win in the courtroom. In Lessons from the Courtroom, he distills his career into an accessible, insightful guide that will find a keen readership among new trial lawyers, experienced attorneys, and anyone interested in the legal world. Jones takes a look at the changes in the profession over the past 40 years, showing readers where the opportunities are for new attorneys. He then discusses the jury trial system and how attorneys can gain practice both in and out of the courtroom. He also tackles such key issues as working with judges, understanding jurisdictional matters, the nuances of arbitration, and using expert witnesses.

Readers will find insights that they can apply to their own practice in Lessons from the Courtroom. Although not a step-by-step recipe for proven success, this handy guide will provide readers with priceless information usually gained only through hard-fought experience.

Frank G. Jones has been an attorney with the Houston, Texas, law firm Fulbright and Jaworski, LLP for more than 40 years. He has tried more than 100 jury cases and has represented a wide range of clients from diverse industries. Mr. Jones’s practice focuses on business law issues, information technology, securities litigation, and product liability.

Mr. Jones is a member of numerous professional organizations and associations, including the Houston Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas, and the American Bar Association, as well as the American Counsel Association, American College of Trial Lawyers, and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is former chair of the Houston Bar Foundation and a fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Mr. Jones is highly-regarded in the field and has been named in “Best Lawyers in America,” “Who’s Who in Legal USA,” and “Super Lawyer.”

Mr. Jones is a prolific writer, speaker, and lecturer. He has been a featured speaker at numerous Houston Bar Association events; and he is a frequent panelist at various CLE sessions, including some hosted by Lexis/Nexis.