For H.T. Smith, director of the trial advocacy program at the Florida International University College of Law, it’s all about gestures and long pauses when he’s addressing a jury.

Sedgwick partner Ramon Abadin’s trial secret: sit on the edge of your seat while the defense is speaking, ready to jump up, button your jacket and object in a second.

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