How to be good at Direct Examination

It’s not about you, Mr./Ms. Lawyer.   There are few things lawyers like more than a good cross-examination. They prepare for it probably more than any other part of a trial, getting ready to stand toe-to-toe with a witness, using skills honed by years of practice, and destroy even the appearance of honest testimony from […]

The Dance of Direct Examination: And do you now, Sir, admit you are a liar? No further questions!

By Randy Johnston Ah, we lawyers love our cross-examination. Cross-examination has sex appeal and drama. It pits the lawyer against the witness in a battle of words and wits – a battle that we as lawyers believe will undoubtedly decide the case. Truth is laid bare, lies are revealed and I did it! Cross-examination is […]