Shiny objection

 

In a different era, courts were imbued with a sense of dignity. Whether the judges presiding from a lofty perch and the lawyers making their case, to the jurors listening attentively and everyone else soaking up the scenery from the back of the gallery. There is a lot to object to in your average court case, but most lawyers are not equipped to cut through the noise of modern life. 

 

This is where a shiny objection comes in. Instead of yelling at the judge like a child throwing a tantrum, why not take an alternate tack? Objections are the key to winning or losing. But judges have the advantage. Not only do their sit above the fray, but also do it with a gavel, something no one else in the room has. Lawyers can pound their fists or slap a legal pad against the bench, but these acts are usually frowned up by the judicial class.

 

What attorneys lack in the courtroom is flair for the dramatic. How can you stand out if you dress the same as opposing counsel? Better yet, how can you hope to make inroads with a skeptical jury when you rely on the same jargon, too? This is where sequins, musical accompaniments, mood lighting, and miscellaneous theatrics. Explore the space.

 

It’s a stage. Courtroom dramas have dominated the ratings for decades. It’s time our actual lawyers got the message. They are performers, not here to uphold the rule of law, but to entertain us. You’re not just a lawyer, you play one in real life.

Any objections?