WITNESS PREPARATION
Author : BRYAN. FINLAY
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 24,98 MB
Release : 2018
Category :
ISBN : 9780779886678
Author : BRYAN. FINLAY
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 24,98 MB
Release : 2018
Category :
ISBN : 9780779886678
Author : Ragnar Harbst
Publisher : Kluwer Law International B.V.
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 15,57 MB
Release : 2015-10-20
Category : Law
ISBN : 9041166211
Mastering the art of witness examination is essential in order to prevail in international arbitration. Lawyers acting as counsel in arbitration know that witness evidence stands out from the plethora of documentary evidence in terms of uniqueness and authenticity. A vivid, first-hand live account of the events in issue exerts a strong influence on the arbitrators, and a handful of memorable testimonies can outweigh an avalanche of documents. This book shows how such mastery in the art of witness examination is accomplished. In the majority of today's international arbitrations, witness examination is modeled around the common law practice of lawyer-led questioning. Arbitration practitioners are therefore more and more expected to take charge of the examination process. Drawing on the principles of the art of advocacy in the common law tradition, this persuasive and highly engaging book sets out, in great detail, the practical techniques applicable to the use of witnesses in arbitration. The author describes such elements of witness evidence as the following: • differences between common law and civil law systems in regard to taking witness evidence; • techniques for interviewing witnesses and preparing witness statements; • question techniques for direct examination and cross-examination; • methods for developing forceful cross-examinations; • the boundaries of witness preparation; • preparing the witness for direct examination and cross-examination; • psychological risks of witness preparation; • guidelines for witnesses during direct examination and cross-examination. All topics are illustrated by way of practical examples, which also serve as a pool of useful model phrases and expressions. Practical appendices include ready-to-adapt sample documents, such as a procedural questionnaire, procedural rules and a witness statement. The book will be particularly useful for arbitration practitioners who have had little exposure to the adversarial approach to evidence and who wish to learn the ropes of lawyer-led witness examination and preparation. However, any practitioner stands to gain from applying the book's practical guidance and the author's wise counsel.
Author : United States. Department of Justice
Publisher :
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 50,58 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Justice, Administration of
ISBN :
Author : Michael E. Tigar
Publisher : American Bar Association
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 15,32 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781590312568
This book covers virtually every type of witness and witness situation that a lawyer is likely to encounter.
Author : American Bar Association. House of Delegates
Publisher : American Bar Association
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 34,81 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781590318737
The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.
Author : Paul Stern
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,21 MB
Release : 1997-01-16
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780761900139
The testimony of expert witnesses to inform courtroom decisions is critical if intelligent and just verdicts are to be reached. Few judges, jurors or lay witnesses possess the necessary knowledge to adequately understand the complexities of human behaviour as they relate to acts of interpersonal violence. While lay witnesses can testify to actual incidents or observations, it is the expert witness who can provide forensic significance to such evidence. This volume clearly defines the need for and role of expert witnesses in litigation. The author demystifies the process, and provides practical guidance on preparing and presenting expert testimony. In so doing, he will assist courts to more accurately assess and weigh eviden
Author : Roberto A. Abad
Publisher :
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 25,52 MB
Release : 2018
Category :
ISBN : 9789712394362
Author : Tod F. Schleier
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 16,26 MB
Release : 2007-10
Category : Depositions
ISBN : 9781580121248
To make it easy for you to prepare for a particular deposition or examination, the book is organized by witness. Each witness-specific section delivers: (1) trial-tested strategies and arguments, (2) model deposition questions specific to cause of action and annotated with tactics, (3) checklists and tactics for direct and cross examinations, with extensive examples sprinkled with practice tips, and (4) summary checklists of the important points that should be inquired into for each cause of action. Tools and advice are provided for both employee and management attorneys.Mastering the art of questioning employment witnesses is a career-long process.It can take dozens of years in the courtroom to learn how to persuasively: (1) demonstrate that reasonable economists can disagree, (2) compel an adverse witness to ratify your position, and (3) contradict a manager or plaintiff on an important fact.Tod Schleier's Deposing & Examining Employment Witnesses will take years off your learning curve. It is filled with practical strategies, examples, tactics, and tips for successful questioning and other essential elements of employment advocacy.
Author : Francis Lewis Wellman
Publisher :
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 18,57 MB
Release : 1904
Category : Cross-examination
ISBN :
Author : Cecil C. Kuhne (III)
Publisher : American Bar Association
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 13,49 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781590317280
The admission of expert witness testimony remains one of the most contentious, critical, and interesting aspects of modern-day litigation process. This book examines the role of the expert witness, focusing on taking depositions, expert qualifications, admissibility of testimony, attorney-client privilege, Daubert, rules of discovery and evidence, selecting and presenting experts, and direct examination of experts.