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Basic Points to Consider in Redirect Examination

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the nuanced art of redirect examination, emphasizing its strategic use to mitigate damage and refocus the jury's...more

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Take the Medicine: Three Steps to Pre-empting Your Witness’s Bad Stuff

You have your witness on the stand in direct examination. You have finished laying out the positive story that you want to tell, but you have one more thing to do before handing that witness over to the other side...more

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First Answer in Direct: Introduce Yourself to the Jury

As you are putting on your case at trial, and you go to call your next witness, there’s always a reaction from the jury box. It’s an opportunity for fresh attention from them, but it is often a bit of a mystery...more

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Your Direct Examination: Know the Steps, but Let the Attorney Lead

When preparing for trial testimony, often the focus is on what opposing counsel is going to do. You prepare for cross, naturally enough, because that is an adversarial moment. But my own view is that direct examination should...more

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Witness Prep: Don’t Blur the Line Between Practice and Discussion

Attorney: “To help prepare you for your testimony, let’s review what they’re going to ask about. They’re going to ask about Smith’s performance reviews.” Witness: “Okay, I can talk about these…” Attorney: “Great, so…Why...more

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3 Key Components For A Successful Trial Or Arbitration: Preparation, Anticipation, Execution

During my thirty plus years of practice, I have come across many articles and lectures opining on what it takes to plan successfully for trial or arbitration. Many experts analogize trial or arbitration preparation to the...more

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