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When asked about practice tips for attorneys coming to trial in his court, Gilstrap said they should be straightforward and genuine. An older lawyer who influenced and mentored Gilstrap as a young lawyer taught him that lawsuits are a “race for credibility” with the court and the jury, and he still believes that credibility is the most important factor for any practicing lawyer. “The worst thing you can do before a jury is try to be something you are not. Juries can sniff out insincerity,” he said. “Quirky is fine if that really is you.” He has seen effective and credible lawyers in his court from all over the country, with all types of appearances and accents. In the end, what matters to the jury is credibility.