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A SIMPLE SUMMARY OF TRIAL CONCEPTS

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

Opening Statement. There are many ways to approach the story you are going to tell in the opening statement. It is always better to use visual aids during the opening statement which will help shorten, simplify and help understanding by the jury. Direct examination. Cross examination.

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OBSERVATIONS ABOUT CROSS EXAMINATION

Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Tips

The organization should be such that you can re arrange them or even omit a topic if you decide to shorten the cross examination. In addition to this preparation, you need to be prepared to deal with issues that come up during direct examination you are not prepared for. Cross examination is a continuation of your case story.