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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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Direct Examination: Asking Questions in the Right Order

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In the latest episode of the "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small shares insights on strengthening direct examinations. He stresses that every question should advance testimony in a...more

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Podcast - The Basic Elements of Direct Examination

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, Holland & Knight litigation attorney Dan Small outlines the basics of an effective direct examination. He walks listeners through the six key elements of a well...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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Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 281: Listen and Learn -- Character Evidence

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about the Federal Rules of Evidence, and how to apply the rules of character evidence to both civil and criminal case hypos. In this episode we discuss: ...more

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Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 121: Listen and Learn -- Character Evidence

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Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking about the Federal Rules of Evidence, and how to apply the rules of character evidence to both civil and criminal case hypos. In this episode, we discuss: ...more

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Scientific Testimony: Don’t Rely on Shortcuts

As a twice-weekly blog writer focusing on the social science of legal persuasion, I am thankful that during this medical emergency, the research has kept coming. Even as restaurants, bars, beaches, and schools have been shut...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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Rein In Your Redirect

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: In trial, many things are planned in advance, but some things are reactive during the moment. When you can control it, you’ll meticulously plan it before trial and then execute your plan during trial....more

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Navigating the Rapids - Temporary Orders Hearings in Maricopa County

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One of the most anxiety-producing experiences for both a family law client and their attorney is navigating through the process relating to a Maricopa County temporary orders hearing. The client’s anxiety is easy to...more

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Expert Witnesses: Effective Questioning - Litigator Scott Ditfurth Shares Best Practices in Riverside Lawyer

You have completed your discovery, you have designated your expert witnesses, and you have even deposed the other side’s experts. Now what? One of the tougher skills in conducting trials is being able to effectively conduct a...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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Make Your Redirect Something Other Than a Repair Job

Her key witness is still on the stand. Direct examination went well, and now the other side’s cross-examination is just wrapping up. Standing up for redirect, the attorney looks at her notes: Coming out of cross, there’s a...more

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Brilliant Yet So Simple – The First FCPA Mock Trial Institute

Sometimes an idea is so simplistically brilliant you wonder why no one actually thought of it before. That was the first thing I thought when two Houston lawyers, Keith Hennessee, OF Counsel at Givens & Johnston, and Joel...more

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