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OBSERVATIONS ABOUT CROSS EXAMINATION

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

GOALS OF CROSS EXAMINATION Lawyers sometimes fail to prepare for cross examination in the same way they do other parts of the trial. Thats why cross examination is often not only unsuccessful but, boring. Great trial lawyers plan their cross examination and have specific goals in mind.

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A SIMPLE SUMMARY OF TRIAL CONCEPTS

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

Jury Selection. As to technique, I favor jury selection looking for values, life experiences and attitudes through open discussion. Eighty percent of the talking should be by the jury. Direct examination. My direct and cross will be the clients story and our theme. Cross examination.