General and Specific Techniques for Answering Questions During Trial Testimony

No matter how long a trial is, many participants are anxious for it to end. The jurors want to go home for obvious reasons, the attorneys an...

How to Best Use Demonstrative Exhibits During Trial Testimony

During a trial, there are various ways to make efficient use of demonstrative exhibits. Remember that these kind of exhibits are different f...

The Value of Rereading Case Documents Prior to Courtroom Testimony

In your expert report, you explicitly listed everything you reviewed and considered that led to your opinions. Deposition transcripts and re...

Some Last Minute Preparatory Steps for an Expert Witness in Preparing for Trial Testimony

The final preparation phase for a trial includes several well-defined steps: * Reviewing your notes * Preparing mentally. * Rereading and re...

Issues for Designing Demonstrative Evidence for Use During Trial Testimony

Consider and prepare for how best to explain your opinions to a layman on the jury during your testimony. Conjuring up visual designs and ex...

Keeping the Jury's Attention During a Trial

You will learn in this article some fundamental testimonial considerations for speaking and explaining during testimony. This will help you ...

What Expert Witnesses Should Know to Minimize the Dangers During Cross-Examination Testimony

Cross examination by the opposing counsel is the most dangerous time during your testimony. This is when you will feel the most pressure, be...

Connecting With the Jury As an Expert Witness

When somebody asks you a question, you typically look at that person when you answer. A trial qualifications is different. Although an attor...