Podcast - There's More Than One Way to Win
Podcast - Reflections in the Courtroom: State v. Faulkner
Podcast - Keeping Your Vessel Stable During Cross-Examination
A Good Lickin'
The Three C’s for Addressing Prior Inconsistent Statements
Follow the Rules … Most of the Time
The JustPod: The King of Cross: A Discussion with Larry Pozner, a Leading Expert on Cross-Examination
Podcast - Direct Examination of Expert Witnesses
Podcast - The Basic Rules for Closing Argument
More on Cross-Examination: Building a Case Brick by Brick
Podcast - Cross-Examination: Don't Ask One Question Too Many
Podcast - The Ten Commandments of Cross-Examination
Podcast - Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses
Cross-Examination: The Three C’s of Impeachment
Cross-Examination: How to Effectively Impeach with a Prior Inconsistent Statement
Cross-Examination: Finding Control
Podcast - Cross-Examination: Don't Argue - Elicit Facts
Cross-Examination: Asking the Right Leading Questions
Podcast - Cross-Examination: The Importance of Organization
Understanding When to Cross-Examine
U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - Williams v. Ala - sentencing, new mitigation evidence - USA v. Fla - ADA Title II, medically complex children, institutionalization, injunction - AG v. Northbrook -...more
Estate litigation rarely turns on a single moment, but an effective cross‑examination of the other side’s forensic document examiner may be one’s best shot at that “Perry Mason moment.” ...more
In trial work, courage often means pressing forward even when the outcome is uncertain. In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook," litigation attorney Dan Small continues his discussion of the mock case State v....more
Instead of calling mom and dad, students turn to ChatGPT or other AI tools to solve their problems. It’s hard for parents to understand that those digital natives tether themselves to their phones, thinking that all answers...more
What happens when an American trial lawyer carries the principles of justice halfway around the world? Litigation attorney Dan Small recounts his pro bono journey to Uzbekistan, where he worked with lawyers and judges seeking...more
Even the strongest legal arguments can falter if jurors question the messenger delivering them. In these moments, credibility becomes more than a professional virtue; it becomes the foundation of persuasion....more
In United States v. Keegan (Dec. 17, 2025), the Eleventh Circuit addressed a defense attempt to use Federal Rule of Evidence 803(4)—the hearsay exception for statements “made for—and … reasonably pertinent to—medical...more
Title IX hearings are designed to balance fairness, safety, and compliance within highly regulated institutional environments. Colleges and universities emphasize neutrality, impartiality, and defined procedures and process...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast, litigation attorney Dan Small delves deeper into the naval architect negligence case introduced in the previous episode. During the trial, the two experts disagreed,...more
If you're heading to trial in California for your personal injury case, it's probably pretty scary - especially when you thought this whole thing would've been settled by now. Most of these cases get worked out without ever...more
Divorce proceedings can be emotionally charged, and one of the most stressful moments for anyone involved in divorce proceedings is cross-examination....more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small reflects on the wisdom of juries demonstrated in the complex drug smuggling Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act...more
In the high-stakes world of litigation, some attorneys focus on winning the case in front of them. Others think bigger—shaping strategy, influencing public policy, and leading far beyond the courtroom....more
Summer 2025 Higher Education Title IX Training Series - As the legal landscape across higher education continues to to evolve, it's essential for educational institutions to stay diligent and prepared. Our Summer 2025...more
Summer 2025 Higher Education Title IX Training Series - As the legal landscape across higher education continues to to evolve, it's essential for educational institutions to stay diligent and prepared. Our Summer 2025 Title...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small breaks down a powerful cross-examination technique for challenging a witness' credibility that he calls "The Three C's": Commit,...more
Sometimes, it can pay off to bend the rules. In this episode of his "Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small reflects on his experience prosecuting the Farmer's Export grain elevator explosion...more
In an age of 15 second internet reels, fast paced communications, constant online conversations, and “texting culture,” brevity is more important than ever for trial attorneys. At Tyson & Mendes, one of our trial goals is to...more
As a witness prepares to testify in trial, the big fear is often cross-examination. While the direct questioning by the witness’s own attorney is seen as the “easy part” (friendly, open-ended questions that allow you to “tell...more
In a lawsuit against the University of North Carolina and officials by a male student who was expelled and lost his scholarship after being found responsible for sexual misconduct against female classmates, the Fourth Circuit...more
Join us in April for Nossaman's Eminent Domain Seminars! We will be hosting our Northern California seminar in Berkeley on April 8th and our Southern California seminar in Costa Mesa on April 15th. These complimentary...more