Elements of trial practice : hundreds of techniques and tips for trial lawyers /
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| Language: | English |
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Tucson, Az. :
Lawyers & Judges Pub. Co.,
c2012
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| Edition: | 2nd ed |
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Table of Contents:
- 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