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ADVOCACY THE JUDGE’S VIEW 7: WITNESS STATEMENTS “ACCURACY AND NOT LEGAL ARGUMENT IS THE KEY TO ENSURING A WITNESS STATEMENT IS AS EFFECTIVE AS IT CAN BE”

Civil Litigation Brief

In terms of preparation of client’s case, and prospects of success, witness statements are crucial. The rules only allow the witness to give additional evidence in exceptional circumstances. Many cases that go to trial are, in essence, about the credibility.

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The Deposition: What To Expect And How To Prepare

SW&L Attorneys Blog

A deposition allows attorneys to ask questions of witnesses who provide sworn testimony under oath. The witness could be one of the parties to the litigation or the witness could be a non-party who has information critical to the outcome of the case. Keep in mind the attorneys job is not to tell the witness the right answer.

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COURT REFUSES PERMISSION TO RELY ON EXPERT EVIDENCE: AN “INAPPROPRIATE DISTRACTION”: A REPORT WAS “IN FACT LEGAL ARGUMENTS DRESSED UP AS ECONOMIC EXPERTISE”

Civil Litigation Brief

In Kington SARL v Thames Water Utilities Holdings Ltd (Rev1) [2025] EWHC 84 (Ch) Mr Justice Trower rejected the applicant’s application to rely on expert evidence. The proposed expert report was to “uncertain” and, in any event, unlikely to assist.

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The Art of Preparation: A Comprehensive Guide to Mock Trial Training

Jonathan Leach LLC

Participants of mock trials in El Paso will learn how to construct compelling arguments, effectively present evidence, and cross-examine witnesses. Mock trial participants can perfect their public speaking skills by presenting opening and closing statements, examining witnesses, responding to objections, and interacting with the jury.

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Conflicts Arising From Sanctions Motions: An Analytical Framework

WA Bar News

In this scenario, although the lawyer bears the direct risk of sanctions—for example, monetary sanctions under CR 11 for making frivolous legal arguments 16 —the client’s case may still be impacted. 25, 2021) (unpublished) (CR 11 sanctions against lawyer only for asserted frivolous legal arguments). In Engstrom v.

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What Is a Litigator? And the Differences From a Lawyer

CaseFox

Litigators conduct thorough legal research , draft pleadings and motions, and engage in pre-trial procedures like discovery. They are skilled in oral advocacy, presenting arguments persuasively in courtrooms, and cross-examining witnesses to establish their client’s positions.

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From Law School to the Courtroom: The Path to Becoming a Criminal Defense Lawyer

CaseFox

In addition, you’ll want to communicate effectively with judges, prosecutors, and witnesses during a trial or hearing. Good people skills A criminal defense lawyer is going to be dealing with witnesses, defendants, judges, and prosecutors. You can tell when a client should settle and what type of deal is best for their case.