When preparing for trial testimony, often the focus is on what opposing counsel is going to do. You prepare for cross, naturally enough, because that is an adversarial moment. But my own view is that ...

Accordingly, “if a direct examination sticks to the issues and doesn’t open obvious lines of challenge, then the cross examination of that particular witness is necessarily going to be less effective.

The real purpose of direct examination is to “argue” the case via questions from counsel and answers from the witness. Trial lawyers asking the questions must be skilled in not only posing the right ...

Real estate expert witnesses complete thorough property analysis, site inspections, and detailed report preparation before trial to establish credibility and strengthen legal positions Effective ...

Direct and Cross Examination in Divorce Proceedings Alan Feigenbaum discusses the recent decision, T.I. v. R.I., where Justice Jeffrey Sunshine “provides a stellar educational tool in terms of ...