Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

JANUARY 15, 2025

GOALS OF CROSS EXAMINATION Lawyers sometimes fail to prepare for cross examination in the same way they do other parts of the trial. They just have a general sense they want to prove the witness is wrong or a liar. Thats why cross examination is often not only unsuccessful but, boring.

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Lawmatics

MARCH 1, 2023

The rules surrounding depositions can be enough to send new lawyers into a cold sweat. Depositions are a critical tool for building a case, and as such, it is essential for attorneys of all skill levels to be well-versed in the various objections that can arise during the course of a deposition. Mr Kokoshka: “No.”

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Attorney at Work

JULY 13, 2021

If you’re a budding litigator, your list may include taking a plaintiff’s deposition or cross-examining an expert witness. When opportunities arise, you can ask to take the deposition or work on the labor matter. Once you have your list, use it as a checklist.

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Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Opening statement, witness examination & summation Depositions  Review all depositions & index for access at trial  Create summary of relevant testimony with index to access at trial  Decide how to use at trial. .  Index & make summary of relevant information for use at trial. Decide how to use at trial.

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Your Trial Message

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

By Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm: As they enter a deposition room, or approach the lectern for cross-examination at trial, opposing counsel is looking for an opportunity to make a few memorable points at your witness’s expense.

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Gerry Oginski's New York Legal Blog

JUNE 23, 2018

First, a deposition is a question and answer session that’s given under oath. A deposition is considered pretrial testimony. If done correctly, you can lock the witness into their story. There are many times during a lawsuit where a witness observed some important facts surrounding your case. He will pay her.

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Gerry Oginski's New York Legal Blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

You're asked during cross examination how fast you were going fifty feet before the impact. You might have known it when you were questioned at your pretrial question and answer session known as a deposition. Want to know why? It's because when you guess you could be right and then again, you could be wrong.

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