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Constructive Cross for Depositions and Trials

Runtime: 3:11:22

Performed by: Roger Dodd, Matthew A. Dodd and Patricia C. Kuendig / Co-produced by Kimberly McCoggle

Methods & Techniques Discussed:(not limited to those listed)

  • Comparing and Contrasting Cross for Trial and for Depositions

  • Developing Chapters and Sequence of Chapters

  • Imagining and Visualizing Cross Chapters Including Word Selection

  • Prepare, Listen, and Practice

  • Comparing Different Generations of Cross-Examiners and Male and Female Lawyers

  • Quoting Bad Language on Cross

  • Negative Imaging

  • Teaching at Depositions to Drive Settlements

  • “I Don’t Know” Witnesses and How to Turn Them to Our Side

  • How to Build “Lock-In” Chapters

  • The Difference Between Teaching and Advocating

  • Documents at Deposition Cross

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Cross-Examination in Medical Malpractice Case

Runtime: 3:32:01

Performed by: Roger Dodd & Lloyd Bell
With commentary and analysis of Lloyd Bell’s cross-examination.

Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)

  • Calling Opposing Party’s Witnesses for Cross-Examination

  • Calling Opposing Party’s Witness for Constructive Cross-Examination

  • Delivering Testimony in the Form of Chapters and Chapter Bundles

  • Using Demonstrative Evidence in Cross-Examination

  • Performing Serial Impeachments

  • Making Impeachments More Memorable

  • Listening for Spontaneous Loop Opportunities and Recency to Close a Cross-Examination

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Advanced Cross-Examination: Emphasis on Cross-Examinations in 3 Venues—featuring Cross at Trial, at Depositions, and at Remote Depositions (Episode 1 of 6)

Performed by: Roger J. Dodd

Episode 1—Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)

  • Over-arching principles

  • Relationship of Deposition to Trial

  • Principles applied to Depositions

  • Constructive Cross

  • Teaching facts instead of conclusions

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Advanced Cross Examination: Remote/Zoom Cross (Episode 2 of 4)

Featuring: Chuck Rathburn

Episode 2: Emphasis on CAMERA CROSS, Featuring Constructive Cross-Examination in both Depositions and Trial

Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)

  • Verbal Requests for Admissions on Cross-Examination at Depositions

  • Listening in Cross-Examination

  • Storytelling

  • Neuroscience

  • Word Selection

  • Making Their Expert Our Expert

  • Chapters in Depositions and in Zoom Depositions

  • Chapters Based on Feelings

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