Zaret attributes his success to using a common sense approach to make the case simple for the jury, a good sense of humor, a desire to win, and a little luck. He also attributes his success to preparation and hard work. Zaret has had success with cases that have inherent difficulties such as low medical specials, aggravations of preexisting injuries, or questionable liability. The challenge of turning a case around excites him and makes him work harder to win the case. His sense of humor is a tool he utilizes in presenting his case to a jury. He enjoys "making people laugh...making people happy." He believes that when the jury starts out, everyone is on edge and uncomfortable. At the appropriate time, he will make an off the cuff joke that he feels helps ease the tension of the jury. Zaret has turned a number of low specials cases into six figure verdicts and settlements. He accounts for his success in not having preconceived notions limiting the case because he feels they can be self fulfilling.

[Excerpted from an article about Thomas C. Zaret, which appeared in the December 15, 1995 "Daily Journal", which is the official newspaper for the California legal community.]