Remember that the truth is unstable.

Truth is not absolute; it is uncertain.

Recognize that the legal adversarial system us a flawed way to find the truth.

Recognize that the legal adversarial system is a flawed way to find the truth.

The lawyer who sees the advantages in the fluidity of the story and is willing to work to find the truth beneath the surface of the story has the high ground in the battle of stories.

Seeing the truth is a significant advantage for decision making under pressure.

The truth is what is actually happening at any given time from the start of the case to the end.

Deception and falsehood are attractive when they seem to bolster your case. Don't be trapped by them. Examine the evidence critically and skeptically. Recognize your inherent bias and thinking flaws.