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
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
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
Advanced Cross-Examination: Emphasis on Cross-Examinations in 3 Venues—featuring Cross at Trial, at Depositions, and at Remote Depositions (Episode 3 of 6)
Performed by: Roger J. Dodd
Episode 3—Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)
‘Chapters’ II
‘Chapters’ Nuances
‘Chapters’ Relationship to Opening Statements
Advanced Cross-Examination: Emphasis on Cross-Examinations in 3 Venues—featuring Cross at Trial, at Depositions, and at Remote Depositions (Episode 4 of 6)
Performed by: Roger J. Dodd
Episode 4—Methods & Techniques Discussed: (not limited to those listed)
Experts
Deposition ‘Chapters’
Page Preparation for Cross
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