If you’re interested in trial practice and how to have a meaningful discussion with the jury, please consider joining me on December 11, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST. This is a Strafford Program (webinar).
Direct examination is too often boring and unpersuasive because counsel is terrified of letting the witness actually speak. Trial counsel have to let the witness speak and engage in a discussion with the witness. As trial lawyers we tend to control the witness too tightly because the witness may make a mistake, be unpersuasive, or both. There are simple techniques and approaches that allow you as counsel (1) to guide the discussion without leading, (2) to ensure that the jury and the witness understand the flow of the discussion but without arguing, and (3) provide a human moment so that the witness is comfortable and the jury is able to sympathize with the witness.
Bad facts? Every case has them. Let’s discuss how to deal with the ugliest lines of cross examination that are coming your way.
We will review these and other issues:
How should counsel handle facts the jury will want to know but is not permitted to have?
How can counsel address perceived weaknesses of the case on direct?
How can counsel keep questions short and simple?
When should a witness look at the jury?
After our presentations, we will engage in a live question and answer session with participants so we can answer your questions about these important issues directly.
I hope you'll join us.
Or call 1-800-926-7926 and ask for Direct Examination: Weaving Evidence Into a Narrative That Resonates on 12/11/2024
Mention code: ZDFCA
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