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CONSIDER A TRIAL CHECKLIST

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

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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OBSERVATIONS ABOUT CROSS EXAMINATION

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

If the documentation is an deposition the witness gave, you should have that portion noted with the chapter and with page and line number so you are prepared to immediately cite the source and impeach the witness without any fumbling. My cases involve depositions that are all video taped. Apply Psycho Drama. Think while you work.