Elements of trial practice : hundreds of techniques and tips for trial lawyers /
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Tucson, Az. :
Lawyers & Judges Pub. Co.,
c2012
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| Edition: | 2nd ed |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | |a Elements of trial practice : |b hundreds of techniques and tips for trial lawyers / |c Peter D. Polchinski |
| 250 | |a 2nd ed | ||
| 260 | |a Tucson, Az. : |b Lawyers & Judges Pub. Co., |c c2012 | ||
| 300 | |a xii, 121 p. ; |c 24 cm | ||
| 500 | |a Includes index | ||
| 505 | 0 | |a Ask non-leading questions -- Ask closed-ended questions -- Use simple words -- Omit unnecessary headers -- Use transitions and looping -- Provide visual images -- Introduce conversations or their results -- Write your questions -- Take command of the witness and the courtroom -- Conduct re-direct when necessary -- Read deposition testimony effectively at trial -- Have your exhibit marked for identification -- Ask the proper foundation questions and have your exhibit admitted in evidence -- Use the exhibit -- Refresh recollection and admit recorded recollection -- Tell the truth and keep your composure -- Conduct short, multiple prep sessions -- Cover the facts -- Prepare the witness for direct and cross-examination --Be fearless -- Prepare before trial -- Evaluate your witness -- Write your questions -- Listen to the direct -- Obtain admissions and corroborate before you attack -- Do not ask questions-state facts -- Use repetitive strings -- Impeach with prior inconsistent statements -- Cross-examine the witness with poise and confidence -- Determine whether you need an expert -- Learn the subject -- Prepare for cross-examination -- Cross-examine the expert with poise and confidence -- Conduct a clear and persuasive direct -- Argue your case in the opening statement -- Organize and write your opening -- Talk to the jury -- Always argue affirmatively -- Avoid common errors -- Summation -- Prepare your summation before and during trial -- Write and edit your summation -- Argue your case forcefully, clearly and persuasively -- Prepare your requests to charge -- Argue the required motions for judgment -- Jury selection -- Select jurors who will listen to you -- Learn the court's rules for jury selection -- Consider basic juror profiles -- Write your most important questions -- Present yourself and your case to the jury panel -- Ethics and courtroom protocol -- Hold yourself to the highest ethical standards -- Establish a good relationship with the judge -- Learn the rules of evidence | |
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