Of The Quest For Justice For George Floyd

One year later, Attorney Jerry Blackwell’s opening statement is still the gold standard.

Attorney Jerry Blackwell, Esq. (photo courtesy of Blackwell Burke P.A.)

I have watched many opening statements in trials on television. Real trials. I am also a lawyer and have watched trials live in courts in multiple states where I practiced. I have given opening statements of my own. I know a good one when I hear…