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Trial Tips: Structure In Direct Examination Wins Cases, J. Palmer Lockard Ii
Trial Tips: Structure In Direct Examination Wins Cases, J. Palmer Lockard Ii
J. Palmer Lockard II
Two issues are likely to create problems for the attorney in organizing the internal structure of the direct examination. First, new attorneys often follow a script when conducting direct examination. A second issue arises from the attorney's familiarity with the witnesses' testimony. Both of these problems can be alleviated by a simple strategy: The attorney must listen to the witness and use the witness' answer in formulating the questions.
Preparing Your Witness: Do’S And Don’Ts, J. Palmer Lockard Ii
Preparing Your Witness: Do’S And Don’Ts, J. Palmer Lockard Ii
J. Palmer Lockard II
Effective witness preparation begins when you find the best witnesses for your case. No matter how well you prepare your witnesses, if other witnesses could have presented more compelling testimony, you have not done your best.