What tricks do lawyers use?

What tricks do lawyers use in Australia is about advocacy techniques, not dishonest tricks, because lawyers must follow professional conduct rules and cannot mislead court. Common advocacy techniques include using leading questions in cross-examination to control witness and highlight inconsistencies, such as asking you were at pub at 8pm, not where were you, to get yes or no. They use the rule of three to repeat key points for emphasis. They use silence as a tool, pausing after answer to make witness elaborate. They use chronology to show inconsistencies in story. They use documents to impeach, showing prior statement that contradicts current testimony. In negotiation, lawyers use anchoring, starting with high demand to set reference point. They use bracketing to narrow gap. They use deadlines to pressure settlement before court. They use good cop bad cop with client. In family law, lawyers may request subpoenas for bank records and social media to prove hidden income. They may use without prejudice offers to encourage settlement without admission. Ethical lawyers do not use dirty tricks like hiding evidence, which is professional misconduct and can lead to striking off. Good lawyers use preparation, knowing case better than opponent, using case law to persuade judge, and building credibility by conceding weak points. So tricks are really skilled advocacy, not deception, and Australian Solicitor Conduct Rules prohibit misleading court, coaching witnesses to lie, or destroying evidence.